Introducing a truly rare and exquisite find - the antique Beshir Turkmen chuval camel bag face woven in the mid-19th century. This unique and collectible piece is steeped in history, having originally served as a bag for transporting goods on the backs of camels or on tents for tribe members to use during their travels. Featuring the stunning Mina Khani design (many flowers), which is typical for the Beshir Turkmen, against a lovely lattice pattern really highlights the intricate artistry of its weavers.
This particular chuval is one of the oldest pieces in the BPR collection, with a rich and fascinating backstory. Today, it is a treasured bag face, stripped of its back so that it can be used as a gorgeous rug or a striking wall hanging. Despite its age, this amazing piece is in remarkable condition, with a wool pile on a wool foundation that has been expertly handwoven using vegetable-dyed wool in lovely warm hues that will excite the visual senses. Very finely knotted, this beauty is quite thin, but has remarkable integrity and strength, and is in good shape for its age.
Showcase an interest in the distant past with this wonderful bag face; it will provide character, beauty, and style to any space it resides in. Priced at a great value for this rare find, it will be shipped with a pad on the house to keep this little gem nice and snug in case it is destined to be used as floor art.
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