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camel trapping (asmalyk)
Turkmen (Yomud)
First half 19th century
Object Place: Turcoman, Yomud tribe
Medium/Technique
Wool warp, weft and pile, knotted pile (Ghiordes knot)
Dimensions
L (center with fringe): 0.62 m
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number62.1126
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPile carpet in pentagon shape. Geometric "gul"design. Was used to decorate side of camel during bridal procession.. Knotted fringe on three sides.