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Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba / Mafrash Face, Great Condition, Circa 1890.
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Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba / Mafrash Face, Great Condition, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 3in x 1ft 6in (100 x 46cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba / mafrash face of small size. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

This small size Ersari torba / mafrash was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the inside of the family yurt. The design is a lattice with large hooked or rams horn devices on a rose madder ground; this design is also found in Turkmen soumak work; mainly by the Yomut. There are yellows and greens also used in the design.

Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. Note the remains of the original tassels along the base.

D-0543.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Ersari Turkmen Torba Panel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1083188
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0543
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Description
Size: 3ft 3in x 1ft 6in (100 x 46cm).

Antique Ersari Turkmen torba / mafrash face of small size. Probably by the Ersari of Northern Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

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This small size Ersari torba / mafrash was probably woven as a dowry item and used to decorate the inside of the family yurt.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The design is a lattice with large hooked or rams horn devices on a rose madder ground; this design is also found in Turkmen soumak work; mainly by the Yomut. There are yellows and greens also used in the design.

Outstanding condition with very slight even wear. Note the remains of the original tassels along the base.

D-0543.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Ersari Turkmen Torba Panel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083188
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0543
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A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border.
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Archive I A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border.

Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba / Mafrash Face, Great Condition, Circa 1890.

Archive II A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border. View VI
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A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border.
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN TORBA / MAFRASH FACE, GREAT CONDITION, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1083188
A rectangular antique hand-knotted wool textile featuring geometric navy and orange stepped lattice motifs on a rust-red field framed by a patterned border.
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A torba is a traditional small storage pouch woven by semi-nomadic Turkmen tribes, such as the Ersari, historically used inside yurt dwellings or during seasonal migrations.

These textiles are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool on a wool warp and weft, utilising natural plant and mineral dyes to produce deep rust, terracottas, and navy tones.

Authentic period pieces display distinct geometric tribal emblems known as guls, natural colour variations or abrash, and a dense wool pile crafted with symmetrical or asymmetrical knotting on a flexible foundation.

Compact woven panels are frequently framed as textured wall art, displayed across flat surfaces like table runners, or mounted onto soft furnishings as decorative accent cushions.

Display the weaving away from direct sunlight to reduce fading, vacuum gently without a rotating brush attachment, and arrange for professional low-pH wool washing when required.
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