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.
