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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1870.
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Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1870.

19th century
Sold 16 July 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 3ft 10in x 1ft 1in (117 x 34cm)

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with mina khani 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 very well drawn version of the well known mina khani (many flowers) design, which is usually found on chuval and larger rugs. The colours are excellent and there are small highlights in crimson silk.

The torba is in fair condition with even wear and good pile, there are numerous historic damages to the piled face that can be seen in the images. The torba retains it original plain weave back.

Hand washed and ready for display.

Stock Number: H-450.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1002767
Dealers Internal Reference
H-450
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Description
Size: 3ft 10in x 1ft 1in (117 x 34cm)

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba with mina khani 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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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

fig 1. An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream.
fig 1. Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1870.

This example has a very well drawn version of the well known mina khani (many flowers) design, which is usually found on chuval and larger rugs. The colours are excellent and there are small highlights in crimson silk.

fig 2. An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream.
fig 2. Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1870.

The torba is in fair condition with even wear and good pile, there are numerous historic damages to the piled face that can be seen in the images. The torba retains it original plain weave back.

Hand washed and ready for display.

Stock Number: H-450.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002767
Dealers Internal Ref
H-450
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Archive I An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen Torba with Mina Khani Design, Circa 1870.

Archive II An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View II
Archive III An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View V
Archive VI An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View VI
Archive VII An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View VII
Archive VIII An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream. View VIII
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An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream.
ANTIQUE ERSARI BESHIR TURKMEN TORBA WITH MINA KHANI DESIGN, CIRCA 1870.
Ref: SA1002767
An antique red wool Turkmen torba featuring a geometric mina khani lattice design in navy and cream.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsMina khani lattice, Geometric borders, Stylised floral motifs
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A torba is a small, rectangular tribal bag traditionally woven by nomadic groups in Central Asia, often used for storage inside a yurt or tent.

Traditional Beshir and Ersari pieces are typically hand-knotted using handspun wool for both the pile and foundation, dyed with natural organic colourants such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in weave and design due to hand production, natural abrash in the wool, traditional tribal motifs such as the mina khani or gul, and genuine wear consistent with age.

Antique tribal bags and fragments are frequently mounted on linen and framed as wall art, or placed on surfaces to add texture, history, and rich colour to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a low-suction attachment protected by mesh.
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