Mid 19th century, 34 x 77 cm, Central Asia, West Turkestan

This Yomut bag face displays a repeat of ashik güls arranged in diagonal rows by colour change. The light red motifs are in lively contrast with the steel blue and green motifs, and the design stands out strikingly against the brown ground of the field. The narrow white-ground border contains crosses, diamonds and arrow designs. – Somewhat reduced at the upper end, new overcasting along the sides, pile in good condition.