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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Outstand Example of Type, Early 19th Century.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Outstand Example of Type, Early 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 28 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 48cm).

Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books. The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a very open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a very large size. Note the double horned animal heads inside the main guls and the complete 'bow and arrow' to the minor gul; all signs of an early date.

Circa 1825 or earlier.

The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.

The torba is in original condition with very even wear and medium pile.

Stock Number: H-520.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1136816
Dealers Internal Reference
H-520
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Description
Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 48cm).
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 gul Torba with superb colour, this example is of the classic format for this design, similar to examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The drawing of both the major and minor guls is of an early form with a very open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a very large size. Note the double horned animal heads inside the main guls and the complete 'bow and arrow' to the minor gul; all signs of an early date.

Circa 1825 or earlier.

The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle.

The torba is in original condition with very even wear and medium pile.

Stock Number: H-520.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136816
Dealers Internal Ref
H-520
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba, Outstand Example of Type, Early 19th Century.

Archive II An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View V
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Archive VII An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XV
Archive XVI An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders. View XVI
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An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA, OUTSTAND EXAMPLE OF TYPE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY.
Ref: SA1136816
An antique Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six primary gul medallions set against a terracotta red field with geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTurkmen Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsGul medallions, Geometric borders, Ale elem panel, Asymmetric knots
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A torba is a small, rectangular bag face or storage sack traditionally woven by Turkmen tribes, specifically the Tekke confederation, used for household storage inside a yurt.

Authentic pieces are typically hand-knotted from handspun wool with wool or cotton foundations, utilizing rich natural dyes dominated by madder red, indigo, and dark brown.

Identification relies on examining the density of the knotting, the quality of the wool, the structural characteristics of the gul motifs, and the natural abrash in the red field.

These small-scale woven textiles are frequently mounted and framed as wall art or displayed as table accents to introduce rich texture and heritage pattern into minimalist spaces.

Keep antique textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuum gently with mesh protection, and maintain stable indoor humidity to protect the organic wool fibres.
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