Size: 1ft 8in x 11in (52 x 27cm). Face size excluding tassels.Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag, used for the storage of spinning bobbins.Circa 1880.A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back, these bags known by the Turkmen as ''Igsalyk'' were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known for its use by the Yomut on small bags and chuval.The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face, the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use.Stock Number: D-1394.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.Height is 52cm (20.5inches)
Width is 27cm (10.6inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)