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Antique Yomut Turkmen Torba of Small Size, with Asmalyk Style Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Yomut Turkmen Torba of Small Size, with Asmalyk Style Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 2ft 10in x 1ft 0in (87 x 31cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with asmalyk style lattice design.

Circa 1880.

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 variant serrated lattice and erre gul design on an ivory ground. This is very similar to the design that is often found on Yomut asmalyk. The torba is complete with a ivory plain weave back and has the added interest of retaining all of the original long tassels.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

This is a great display item, it is so unusual to find examples like this in complete original condition.

Stock Number: D-1368.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1087390
Dealers Internal Reference
D-1368
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Description
Size: 2ft 10in x 1ft 0in (87 x 31cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Yomut Turkmen torba with asmalyk style lattice design.

Circa 1880.

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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 rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge.
fig 1. Antique Yomut Turkmen Torba of Small Size, with Asmalyk Style Design, Circa 1880.

This example has a variant serrated lattice and erre gul design on an ivory ground. This is very similar to the design that is often found on Yomut asmalyk. The torba is complete with a ivory plain weave back and has the added interest of retaining all of the original long tassels.

fig 2. An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge.
fig 2. Antique Yomut Turkmen Torba of Small Size, with Asmalyk Style Design, Circa 1880.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile.

This is a great display item, it is so unusual to find examples like this in complete original condition.

Stock Number: D-1368.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087390
Dealers Internal Ref
D-1368
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Archive I An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Torba of Small Size, with Asmalyk Style Design, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge. View VIII
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An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge.
ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN TORBA OF SMALL SIZE, WITH ASMALYK STYLE DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique rectangular Yomut Turkmen wool textile featuring intricate geometric lattice patterns in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory, finished with a fringe of multi-coloured tassels along the bottom edge.
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A torba is a small, shallow storage bag traditionally hand-woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia, such as the Yomut or Tekke, used inside tents for holding personal belongings during travel.

Yomut textiles are woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, coloured with plant-derived dyes. They feature tight hand-knotted pile construction with geometric patterning and multi-strand tasselled lower borders.

Authentic late 19th-century Turkmen pieces exhibit natural dye palettes, supple hand-spun wool, and traditional motifs such as guls or serrated lattices. They also display subtle colour variation known as abrash and hand-finished braided hanging cords.

Small antique textiles like torbas can be mounted on neutral linen panels, framed in acrylic box frames, or hung directly on walls as tactile focal points. They introduce historic character, geometry, and visual warmth to contemporary living spaces.

Keep antique wool textiles away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent colour fading and fiber degradation. Remove surface dust using low-suction vacuuming through a protective screen, and consult a professional restorer for specialist washing.
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