Size: 4ft 7in x 1ft 1in (140 x 34cm) excluding tassels. Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with a latch hook gul design, this design is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books. Circa 1880. 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. The torba has depressed warps and a firm handle. The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. The original indigo blue tassels are still attached, these are typical of Saryk weavings. An old collectors label attached to the reverse calls this 'a late Salor weaving'. An interesting item of scarce design worthy of further study. Stock Number: D-1228. 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-1228
Dimensions
Height = 140 cm (55")
Width = 34 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA IN A CLASSIC 'SALOR' DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
Price
£695
| $937 USD | €805 EUR
Item Ref
D-1228
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Description
Size: 4ft 7in x 1ft 1in (140 x 34cm) excluding tassels. Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with a latch hook gul design, this design is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books. Circa 1880. 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. The torba has depressed warps and a firm handle. The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. The original indigo blue tassels are still attached, these are typical of Saryk weavings. An old collectors label attached to the reverse calls this 'a late Salor weaving'. An interesting item of scarce design worthy of further study. Stock Number: D-1228. 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-1228
Dimensions
Height = 140 cm (55")
Width = 34 cm (14")
Depth = 1 cm (1")