Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1880s.
Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.
Circa 1880.
A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool.
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 exceptionally fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.
The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile.
Stock Number: D-0051.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1880s.
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