Lot 37
Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Yomut Turkmen people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A lengthy textile section from a tent band, made with hand knotted sheep or goat wool pile in lovely red and blue on a simple woven white ground. The iconography features abstract imagery inspired by flora and fauna in a stylized manner, with an emphasis on geometry, angularity, and symmetry. The central branching motif is known as a gapyrga and represents a pine tree surrounded by a border of linear, curvilinear, triangular, and geometric interlocking shapes. These stunning textile bands were traditionally made by Turkmen women, woven in one piece on a narrow, horizontal loom and a single band could take up to three years to complete! This example is well preserved with vibrant hues and would be an excellent wall hanging or decorative table runner. Size: 65.5" L x 13" W (166.4 cm x 33 cm)
Yomut or Yomud are nomadic Turkmen tribes that reside from Gorgan to Turkmenbashi and eastern Caspian shores; Khiva and Dashoguz. Woven tent bands are crucial components of trellis tents, which the nomads who have lived in the region for 1500 years use as their homes. Bands wrap around the lower part of the wooden roof struts, providing the tension necessary to brace the roof dome and support the tent as strong winds roar across the steppes. This is a stunning example that showcases their remarkable weaving prowess.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection
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- Condition: Tearing to one end and fraying, 3 tears to this area, one tear is repaired with thread, but visible from front of textile. Several small perforations through white ground and areas of thinning fibers. Tightly woven with great colors throughout. Overall great condition.
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