Size: 3ft 9in x 1ft 1in (115 x 44cm). Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with the ‘shemle’ gul design, this example is of the classic format for this design which is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books. Circa 1870. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. This outstanding example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour, the whites are all woven in cotton. The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. Most of the original tassels are still attached. Stock Number: DS-0965 All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL. To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards. To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK. Internal Ref: DS-0965
Dimensions
Height = 115 cm (45")
Width = 44 cm (18")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA WITH SALOR 'SHEMLE' GUL DESIGN, CIRCA 1870.
Price
£1,750
| $2,311 USD | €2,074 EUR
Item Ref
DS-0965
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Description
Size: 3ft 9in x 1ft 1in (115 x 44cm). Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with the ‘shemle’ gul design, this example is of the classic format for this design which is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books. Circa 1870. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. This outstanding example has fully saturated dyes with vibrant colour, the whites are all woven in cotton. The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. Most of the original tassels are still attached. Stock Number: DS-0965 All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL. To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards. To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK. Internal Ref: DS-0965
Dimensions
Height = 115 cm (45")
Width = 44 cm (18")
Depth = 1 cm (1")