Description

first half 19th century, 72 x 107 cm, Central Asia, West Turkestan

A Tekke chuval of outstanding quality featuring three complete Salor guls and six that are overlaid and halved by the border. The secondary guls and the design of the narrow main border also hark back to Salor models. The elem design of thirteen trees with slender trunks and feathered leaves is a characteristic Tekke feature. The light colours include apricot, yellow and green. Small details are woven in ruby silk. Very fine weave on a depressed foundation, leathery handle.

RIPPON BOSWELL, A 47, 24 May 1997, lot 139

Condition

Pile with slight signs of age and wear. Sides damaged and some missing areas. A stitched vertical tear in the centre of the upper finish. No kilim back.

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Tekke Chuval

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