Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba with Kochak Design, Circa 1880.

Name: Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba with Kochak Design, Circa 1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1002756
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 4ft 11in x 1ft 4in (150 x 41cm)

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with kochak design.

Circa 1880.

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 design known as 'kochak', this design is also found on weavings by the Tekke Turkmen.

The torba is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

Hand washed and ready for display.

Stock Number: H-449.

Physical Dimensions

Height

150cm (59.06")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1002756

Dealers Internal Reference

H-449

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Description

Size: 4ft 11in x 1ft 4in (150 x 41cm)

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with kochak design.

Circa 1880.

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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.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.