Yomut chuval, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century.Exceptionally saturated dyes of dark aubergine, old orange, pale blue and bottle green with bright white accents make this chuval stand out from the pack. It is sturdily woven with a dense, pliable handle which is remarkably supple. The crisply drawn guls and spare, minimalist secondary motifs create a commanding, confident presence. Exhibited and Published: Dodds and Eiland, Jr., eds.; ORIENTAL RUGS FROM ATLANTIC COLLECTIONS, p. 183, fig. 209, ICOC, Philadelphia, 1996. Size: 3'7'' x 2'7'' (109 x 79 cm). Weight: 4 lbs. Warp: brown wool, alternate warps very slightly depressed. Weft: brown wool, two shoots. Pile: wool; symmetrical knot open on right; 8.5 horiz. x 17 vert. per in. (33 x 67 Fr dm.).

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