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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.
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Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 3in (107 x 38cm) face size.

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.

Circa 1870.

A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool. These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.

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

Stock Number: C-06.

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176874
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C-06
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Description
Size: 3ft 6in x 1ft 3in (107 x 38cm) face size.

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen torba of very fine weave, with 'kedjebe' design.

Circa 1870.

A very good torba with excellent colour and good wool.

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These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The design is associated with weddings and this example has beautiful clear drawing, I personally lean towards a Saryk attribution.

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

Stock Number: C-06.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1176874
Dealers Internal Ref
C-06
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An elongated antique Turkmen torba textile displaying geometric diamond medallion motifs in deep red, dark navy, and cream wool with fringed bottom edge.
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Archive I An elongated antique Turkmen torba textile displaying geometric diamond medallion motifs in deep red, dark navy, and cream wool with fringed bottom edge.

Antique Tekke or Saryk Turkmen Torba of Fine Weave and Small Size, Dowry Weaving, Circa 1870.

Archive II An elongated antique Turkmen torba textile displaying geometric diamond medallion motifs in deep red, dark navy, and cream wool with fringed bottom edge. View II
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Archive IV An elongated antique Turkmen torba textile displaying geometric diamond medallion motifs in deep red, dark navy, and cream wool with fringed bottom edge. View IV
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An elongated antique Turkmen torba textile displaying geometric diamond medallion motifs in deep red, dark navy, and cream wool with fringed bottom edge.
ANTIQUE TEKKE OR SARYK TURKMEN TORBA OF FINE WEAVE AND SMALL SIZE, DOWRY WEAVING, CIRCA 1870.
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A torba is a small, shallow storage bag handwoven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Historically created as part of a brides dowry, these textiles were suspended inside yurts or used during tribal migrations to store household items.

Turkmen torbas are constructed with hand-spun wool pile woven onto wool warps and wefts. The rich red, navy, and brown shades are derived from natural vegetable dyes, predominantly madder root and indigo.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature natural vegetable dyes, high knot density, and precise geometric tribal emblems known as guls. Specific structural details, such as knot type and selvedge finishing, help distinguish weavers from Tekke, Saryk, or Ersari sub-tribes.

Small tribal weavings can be custom framed, mounted on fabric backings, or hung directly on walls as tactile artwork. They add texture and historic character when positioned above sideboards, consoles, or within narrow wall spaces.

Keep wool textiles away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Dust gently using a low-suction vacuum with a brush attachment, and consult a specialist rug conservator for wet cleaning or repairs.
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