Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 2in (109 x 35cm) Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with 'schemle gul design. Circa 1870. Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed. This example has a repeat shemle gul design that is also found on weavings by the Saryk Turkmen. The colour is soft with warm reds combined with dark indigo blue. There are a small number of light crimson coloured silk knots in the centre of one or two guls. The torba is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. Stock Number: D-0078. All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by 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: D-0078
Dimensions
Height = 109 cm (43")
Width = 35 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA FACE (POSSIBLY SARYK) WITH SCHEMLE GUL DESIGN, CIRCA 1870.
Price
£750
| $1,001 USD | €865 EUR
Item Ref
D-0078
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Description
Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 2in (109 x 35cm) Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with 'schemle gul design. Circa 1870. Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed. This example has a repeat shemle gul design that is also found on weavings by the Saryk Turkmen. The colour is soft with warm reds combined with dark indigo blue. There are a small number of light crimson coloured silk knots in the centre of one or two guls. The torba is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. Stock Number: D-0078. All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by 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: D-0078
Dimensions
Height = 109 cm (43")
Width = 35 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")