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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba with Back, Outstanding Condition, 1st Half 19th Century.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba with Back, Outstanding Condition, 1st Half 19th Century.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 47cm). Excluding tassels.

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 open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size, note that the minor gul has a complete 'bow and arrow' at the sides.

1st half 19th century.

The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the remains of original tassels. The plain weave back is complete with some slight staining. There are old brass hanging loops attached to the reverse top.

The torba is in outstanding original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile.

Stock Number: H-558.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Wool Torba to the 19th Century.

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SA1159935
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H-558
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Description
Size: 3ft 11in x 1ft 7in (120 x 47cm). Excluding tassels.
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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 open and spacious feel, the main guls are of a good size, note that the minor gul has a complete 'bow and arrow' at the sides.

fig 1. A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba with Back, Outstanding Condition, 1st Half 19th Century.

1st half 19th century.

The weave is very fine and the torba has a velvet handle, the lower end retains the remains of original tassels. The plain weave back is complete with some slight staining. There are old brass hanging loops attached to the reverse top.

The torba is in outstanding original condition with very slight even wear and good almost full pile.

Stock Number: H-558.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Tekke Turkmen Wool Torba to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159935
Dealers Internal Ref
H-558
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A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels.
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Archive I A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels.

Antique Tekke Turkmen 6 Gul Torba with Back, Outstanding Condition, 1st Half 19th Century.

Archive II A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View II
Archive III A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View III
Archive IV A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View IV
Archive V A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View V
Archive VI A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View VI
Archive VII A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View VII
Archive VIII A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View VIII
Archive IX A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View IX
Archive X A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View X
Archive XI A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View XI
Archive XII A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View XII
Archive XIII A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels. View XIII
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A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 6 GUL TORBA WITH BACK, OUTSTANDING CONDITION, 1ST HALF 19TH CENTURY.
Ref: SA1159935
A horizontal handwoven wool Tekke Turkmen torba featuring six octagonal gul medallions on a deep red background with geometric borders and braided side tassels.
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A torba is a traditional handwoven, shallow storage bag created by nomadic Turkmen tribes, specifically the Tekke clan of Central Asia. Mounted inside tents or transport animals, these textiles feature distinctive tribal medallions known as guls that signify specific tribal identity and heritage.

Authentic 19th-century torbas were hand-knotted using locally sourced, vegetable-dyed wool on wool warp and weft foundations. The weaving techniques often incorporate high knot densities, braided side tassels, and flat-woven backs preserved for utilitarian storage.

Authentic early 19th-century Tekke pieces display natural, plant-based dyes such as madder red and indigo, soft wool, and fine asymmetric knots. Later reproductions or end-of-century pieces frequently utilize synthetic dyes and possess stiffer foundations or simplified geometric structures.

A Turkmen torba functions exceptionally well as mounted wall art above a sideboard, draped over a bench, or custom-framed as a focal decorative textile. Its rich madder-red tones and geometric patterns add depth and texture to contemporary, bohemian, or traditional interiors.

Preserve antique wool textiles by keeping them out of direct sunlight and maintaining stable humidity levels to protect against moth damage. Professional hand-wash cleaning by a specialist textile restorer is recommended, avoiding harsh chemical detergents or vacuuming with rotating beater bars.
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