
A Wonderful Antique Handmade Hand-Knotted Wool Turkoman Asmalyk (Camel Trapping) Camel Trapping. A great way to transform any space.
Construction Technique | Handmade Hand-Knotted |
Materials | Wool |
Origin | Turkmenistan |
Size (ft/inches) | 3' x 3' 9" |
Pile Height | 1/4" |
Color(s) | Red, Ivory, Black | |
Age | 1930s |
Collection | Turkoman Asmalyk (Camel Trapping) |
SKU | 2304L021 |
Rug Number | NIN3759-KHR |
Condition/Notes | A beautiful antique Turkoman camel trapping rug in very good condition. Free of stains, odors, discolorations, tears, etc. Good pile & fringes. Recently cleaned and ready to be enjoyed in your space. These camel trappings, called an asmalyk, were used in Turkoman wedding ceremonies, when the bride rides a richly adorned camel to her new home. The ornaments worn by the camel were woven by the bride, in order to demonstrate her sewing skills. Measures 3' x 3' 9" with the fringe, 2' 2" x 3' 9" without fringe. |
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