Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Bird Asmalyk
A Bird Asmalyk is a type of Turkmen asmalyk distinguished by motifs that resemble stylized birds. Asmalyks are pentagonal-shaped rugs used by Turkmen tribes as ceremonial decorations for camels during wedding processions. Bird asmalyks incorporate symbolic bird-like forms within their geometric patterns. These textiles are woven primarily by Turkmen tribes such as the Tekke and Yomut and represent an important ceremonial textile within Turkmen culture.
