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Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, 'Star in Octagon' Design, Great Condition, Circa 1880.
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, 'Star in Octagon' Design, Great Condition, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 6in x 1ft 6in (137 x 45cm)

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design.

Circa 1880.

A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red, indigo blues and yellow high lights. There are the remnants of the original tassels.

The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, there is one small spot of slightly heavier wear, it has a very soft floppy handle.

Stock Number: D-0074.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba to the 1880s.

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SA1081779
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D-0074
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Description
Size: 4ft 6in x 1ft 6in (137 x 45cm)

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with star in octagon design.

Circa 1880.

A very good torba with a well drawn example of this classic Ersari design. The colour is superb with a clear soft red, indigo blues and yellow high lights. There are the remnants of the original tassels.

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The torba is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile, there is one small spot of slightly heavier wear, it has a very soft floppy handle.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Stock Number: D-0074.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081779
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0074
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A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns.
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Archive I A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns.

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, 'Star in Octagon' Design, Great Condition, Circa 1880.

Archive II A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View IX
Archive X A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns. View X
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A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns.
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA, 'STAR IN OCTAGON' DESIGN, GREAT CONDITION, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1081779
A rectangular antique hand-knotted Ersari Turkmen torba textile featuring a red field with a central star in octagon motif bordered by intricate geometric patterns.
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An Ersari Turkmen torba is a small, rectangular woven storage bag historically created by nomadic Ersari tribes in Central Asia. These bags were suspended inside yurts to store personal belongings and decorative household items, featuring distinct tribal motifs and knotting techniques.

Authentic Turkmen torbas are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool warp and weft foundation. The deep red, navy, and yellow tones were traditionally derived from natural plant and mineral dyes, such as madder root and indigo.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature asymmetrical hand-knotted construction, natural dye variation known as abrash, and specific tribal motifs such as the star-in-octagon or octagonal gul patterns. The back often shows evidence of missing or removed flatweave backings originally used for bag functionality.

A tribal torba can be mounted on a wall as framed textile art, draped over a console table, or displayed on a custom stand. Its deep red palette and geometric symmetry pair well with neutral stone, dark wood, or modern minimalist settings.

To preserve the wool fibres and natural dyes, vacuum the textile gently without a rotating brush attachment. Keep the item away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consult a professional antique rug specialist for deep cleaning or mounting.
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