Antique Yomut Turkmen tribal ceremonial horse saddle rug. Size: 3ft 5inx 2ft 9in (105 x 85cm). Circa 1890. This horse saddle rug belongs to a small group of well known ceremonial horse covers, rugs and associated items woven by the Yomut Turkmen tribes of North Eastern Persia. The saddle rug in finely knotted with dense velvet like pile, giving the item the strength required for use. The banded design in shades of madder red, indigo blue and ivory is typical of this group of weavings. Note the slit in the rug, top centre for the pommel. There is an early uk customs tag attached to one corner. The saddle rug is in original condition with very slight wear and almost full pile, the dye quality is superb give the rich colours required for use on special occasions such as a tribal wedding. A superb collectible display item. Closely related items are published in 'Turkoman Tribal Rugs' by Werner Loges, plate 51, page 93. And another example is published in 'Turkoman Carpets' by Siawosch Azadi, item 41. Also see Jourden, Turkoman page 132. Stock Number: d-0675. £1,500 | $2,024 usd | €1,727 EUR Please email: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk