Tekke chuval, aina gul design, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century. It seems that aina gul Tekke pieces display, in general, a higher degree of sumptuous fineness than many other patterns in the Tekke repertoire. They also tend to use silk highlights more frequently. Such is the case with this intricately woven chuval. Note the elaborate elem and the delicate row of floral sprays arranged vertically along the edges. Size: 4'2'' x 2'6'' (127 x 76 cm). Weight: 3 lbs. Material: wool pile, silk highlights, wool warp, wool weft. Provenance: Leigh Marsh Collection.

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