Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba / Mafrash, Complete with Original Back, Circa 1880.

Name: Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba / Mafrash, Complete with Original Back, Circa 1880.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1088732
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 2ft 11in x 1ft 0in (90 x 30cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash is a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the tribal yurt. This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are two rows of four box like guls containing the kotchak design, which is filled with a star. Note the elem panel at the base decorated with small Turkmen trees.

The torba is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, it is complete with the original plain weave back that shows signs of smoke discolouration from hanging inside the yurt.

A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.

Stock Number: D-0967.

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1088732

Dealers Internal Reference

D-0967

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Description

Size: 2ft 11in x 1ft 0in (90 x 30cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

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This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash is a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the tribal yurt.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are two rows of four box like guls containing the kotchak design, which is filled with a star. Note the elem panel at the base decorated with small Turkmen trees.

fig 1. ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA / MAFRASH, COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL BACK, CIRCA 1880. — fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba / Mafrash, Complete with Original Back, Circa 1880.

The torba is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, it is complete with the original plain weave back that shows signs of smoke discolouration from hanging inside the yurt.

A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.

Stock Number: D-0967.