The Turkomans
AT001: Yomout Turkoman "Asmalyk".
dates to the mid 19th Century or before, one of the earliest of the "lattice"
design examples. These generally are pentagonal. A pair were used to decorate
the flanks of a camel during a bride's ride to her new home. This example uses extensive
"offset knotting" ( successive rows of knots are offset by one warp thread
instead of two, an extremely difficult procedure ) and small amounts of brilliant insect
dye. Two close-ups of the "Ashik'" güls close-up1; close-up 2. Newly added are a Super Close-up and the Back of the Same Area showing the individual knots.
Each gül is approximately six inches in width. The Asmalyk measures 2' 5" x 4'
5".
AT002: A Yomout Asmalyk, 3rd Q. 19th C, w/ original tassels, in a design and weave (offset knotting) similar to the first Asmalyk above. It is in mint condition with beautiful tassels. Close ups: One Two .
AT003: A YOMOUT SEVEN-SIDED ASMALYK w/ original tassels, 4th Q. 19th C. , 2' 4" x 4' w/o tassels, the design is typical of these pieces, see the area close-up , a close-up of a single Gül , and the back of the same showing the knots . For those who want real detail, here is a super knot image .
AT004-7 more Asmalyks to be added.
AT008: A YOMOUT BOKCHE , 4th Q. 19th C. , 2' 6" x 2' 6" , This is a ceremonial pouch that closes like an envelope. see close-up area , here is a close-up of an Ashik gül , along with the back of the same area showing individual knots .
AT009: Yomout Mafrash in a Chodor design. The unusual feature is not the design crossover, but the fact that the bag face was woven with a combination of Persian ( asymmetric ) and Turkish ( symmetric ) knotting. Size 1' x 3'.
AT010 This Yomout Tent Band is 43 feet long by 15 inches wide. These beautiful weavings were made to decorate the new home after the wedding ceremony. I have always been intrigued by the weaving technique used to make these ( the knots are tied around alternate warps ). close-up1 ; close-up 2 .
AT011: A TEKKE TORBA , Circa 1875 , 1' 4" x 3' 8" , ex Christie's NY Dec 1996, lot 199, small areas of magenta silk, complete with original back, small very old repair one corner ( could be as old as the piece itself ) , see close-up, and the back of the same area, for more detail see this super close-up of the knots.
AT012: A TEKKE (Kizyl Ayak? ) ENSI , Circa 1875 , 3' 10" x 5' 2" , Rich glowing color from very silky wool, here is a larger less compressed image ( 300 KB) , here is a Close-up , and here is a Close-up showing knots , and here is a Super Knot Close-up .
AT013: A TEKKE rug, Circa 1900-1920, 4' x 5' 2". Near mint condition, seems to be all natural dyes, beautiful colors, intriguing woven ends, fine weave.
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