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38 X 165cm Antique Beshir Torba
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38 X 165cm Antique Beshir Torba

19th century
Sold 4 December 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Richly coloured Turkoman trapping, a tent decoration and erstwhile face of a bag, these are popular with collectors. The saturated natural dyes are very attractive and this one is special for the use of light blue and magenta silk highlights, little bright flashes of light nestling within the woollen pile. I also enjoy the stylised 'Mina Khani' design that has been used here, it's a showcase of flowers and is well animated.

1'3" x 5'3"

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Beshir Torba to the 1880s.

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SA1174050
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Description
Richly coloured Turkoman trapping, a tent decoration and erstwhile face of a bag, these are popular with collectors.
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The saturated natural dyes are very attractive and this one is special for the use of light blue and magenta silk highlights, little bright flashes of light nestling within the woollen pile.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

I also enjoy the stylised 'Mina Khani' design that has been used here, it's a showcase of flowers and is well animated.

1'3" x 5'3"

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
165cm (64.96")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Beshir Torba to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174050
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

38 X 165cm Antique Beshir Torba

Archive II An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View II
Archive III An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View III
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Archive V An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View V
Archive VI An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View VI
Archive VII An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View VII
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Archive IX An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders. View IX
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

James Cohen Antique Carpets
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An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders.
38 x 165cm Antique Beshir Torba
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An elongated rectangular antique Beshir torba featuring a vibrant red field patterned with geometric medallions and multi-coloured borders.
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  • ObjectWall Hangings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGoul medallions, Geometric borders, Repeated diamond patterns
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 165 cm (65 in)

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A Beshir torba is a traditional small utility bag or hanging textile produced by the Beshir sub-group of Turkmen weavers residing in Central Asia, historically used for storage or as a decorative trapping.

These pieces are typically hand-knotted using handspun wool pile on a wool or cotton foundation, dyed with natural colourants such as madder root for reds and indigo for blues.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a screen attachment, protection from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and maintaining stable humidity levels to deter insect damage.

These textiles are often mounted on linen and framed as wall art or displayed on neutral walls to highlight their intricate geometry and saturated natural dyes within contemporary spaces.

Authenticity is assessed through structural analysis of the knotting, characteristic rich red and orange-red colour palettes, traditional tribal motifs, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.
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