JBOC Attribution: Oriental Rugs > Turkmen Rugs > Chodor Rugs > Pseudo-Chodor Group
A Chaudur Turkmen Camel Decoration, Used in the Wedding Procession (Kejebelik), Turkmenistan 19th Century, small repiled area upper border, minor repiled area lower edge, minor repairs to selvage. Approximately 2fl. 2 in. by 5fi. 6 in. (0.66 m. by 1.68 m.) Warp: Wool, Z2S, natural brown Weft: Wool, Z2S, 2 shoots, natural camel Pile: Wool, 2Z, asymmetrical knot open to the right Density: 8-9 horizontal, 14-15 vertical Sides: 2 cords overcast in purple wool, each cord a pair of warps Ends: Camel colored kilim hemmed and sewn Colors: Purple, rust red, dark blue, light blue, blue-green, golden yellow, ivory, walnut
Lot 37 Sotheby's Fine Oriental Rugs and Carpets New York Saturday 12/16/93 est. $15,000-20,000 Sold for $24,150 s1293n37 Provenance: The collection of Dr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson There is a group of Turkmen weavings with Chaudur design and beautiful rich colors, all old. They are so much better made than the later pieces that they seem almost to have been woven by someone else - which may well be the case. Indeed this piece has no white cotton in the wefts, instead it has very soft, natural brown wool wefts, possibly camel hair. This outstanding piece has three close relatives all with excellent color. 1. Mackie and Thompson (1980) No. 49; 2. Wher collection: Eskenazi, John J., LArte del Tappeto Orientale, Milano, 1983, No. 2 74. Also: Hali, vol. 4, No. 3, 1983, p. 251. 3. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (Van Aardenne collection): Mulder- Erkelens, A. M. L. E., Osterse tapijten iut de schenking Van Aardenne, Amsterdam, 1977, No. 58. Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated. For Further Reading: Thanks and best wishes, J. Barry O'Connell Jr. |
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