1577 Antique Ersari Chuval Turkmen Bagface Ikat Gaimak Gol

Antique Ersari Juval Chuval Turkmen Bagface Ikat Gaimak Gol Design

A lovely example of ikat pile weaving that is seen only on a small group of dowry weavings of Ersari nomads in Turkmenistan.

Superb to use as a a large cushion or a sideboard cover or mounted as wall art. 

Pattern is also known as the Gaimak Gol

Superb velvetty feel

Note the little motifs outside the borders.

Late 19th / Early 20th century

 174 x 101 cm

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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