14. Central Asia -- page 14 of 21

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Rugs and Trappings of Central Asia: The Collection of Dennis Dodds and Zinaida Vaganova

ABOVE: TURKMEN TRAPPING, ASMALYK, Yomut family, circa 1800-50. The use of emerald green, indigo and yellow, in addition to two tones of madder-based dyes on the full-pile, dark aubergine ground is striking. Note the serrated leaves that curve gently downward in an example of purposeful, controlled weaving using offset, symmetric knotting.

ABOVE: TURKMEN TRAPPING, ASMALYK, Yomut family, circa 1800-50 (detail)

ABOVE: UZBEK YOLAMI (TENTBAND), late 19th century, 42.9 x 1.2 feet.

BALUCH Sistan Balisht, cushion coven, 19c, 19 x 29 inches.

ABOVE: TURKMEN CHUVAL, ERSARI, with ikat design, circa 1800-50. Now in a private European collection. SOLD

ABOVE: TURKMEN CHUVAL, ERSARI, with ikat design, circa 1800-50 (detail)