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Antique Turkmen Torba, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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Antique Turkmen Torba, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

This beautiful torba (small storage bag) was made by Yomut Turkmen in the Trans-Caspian Steppes during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Torbas or small storage-bags were used by the Turkmen to contain small items of personal belongings, hung on the camels during migrations and then hung on the struts of the yurt during sedentary periods.

It has a rare field design of small symbolic guls (tribal crests) with superb shades of madder-red, natural ivory and indigo sky-blue. The torba, which is in excellent condition, retains its plain-weave back and the remains of the hanging cords and tassels at the base.

Size: 76cm x 41cm (2' 6" x 1' 4").

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1890s.

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SA1191778
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BM8
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Description
This beautiful torba (small storage bag) was made by Yomut Turkmen in the Trans-Caspian Steppes during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Torbas or small storage-bags were used by the Turkmen to contain small items of personal belongings, hung on the camels during migrations and then hung on the struts of the yurt during sedentary periods.

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It has a rare field design of small symbolic guls (tribal crests) with superb shades of madder-red, natural ivory and indigo sky-blue.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The torba, which is in excellent condition, retains its plain-weave back and the remains of the hanging cords and tassels at the base.

Size: 76cm x 41cm (2' 6" x 1' 4").

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Turkmen Torba Bag to the 1890s.

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SA1191778
Dealers Internal Ref
BM8
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame.
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Archive I A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame.

Antique Turkmen Torba, Yomut Tribes, Trans-caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View II
Archive III A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View III
Archive IV A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View IV
Archive V A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View V
Archive VI A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame.
Antique Turkmen Torba, Yomut Tribes, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
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A rectangular hand-woven Turkmen torba textile featuring a deep red field patterned with geometric diamond guls and bordered by an ivory cross motif frame.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal & Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsDiamond guls, Geometric cross border, Braided hanging cord, Fringe apron
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 76 cm (30 in)

This Yomut Turkmen torba is a tribal textile from the Trans-Caspian Steppes, created during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Made from wool and cotton, the rectangular storage bag displays a deep madder-red field patterned with symbolic geometric diamond guls in shades of natural ivory and indigo sky-blue. The central field sits within an ivory border decorated with repeating cross motifs, complemented by a braided hanging cord at the top and a fringe apron with tassels at the base. Visible details include the hand-woven texture, a plain-weave back, and slight wear along the lower edge fringes. Measuring 41 cm high by 76 cm wide, this portable textile is suited for placement on a narrow wall space in a modern home, such as a hallway, study, or living area, serving as a decorative wall hanging that brings distinct nomadic character and rich colour to an interior scheme.

FAQs

A torba is a small, shallow rectangular storage bag crafted by nomadic Turkmen tribes, such as the Yomut and Tekke, across Central Asia. Traditionally hung inside a yurt, these textiles held household items and feature detailed geometric motifs specific to each tribe.

Torbas are typically hand-knotted using local wool pile on a wool or cotton warp and weft foundation. Natural vegetable dyes, including madder root for deep reds and indigo for blues, were traditionally used to colour the hand-spun yarn.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool, subtle variation in natural dye tones (abrash), and specific tribal design structures like diamond or octagonal guls. Additionally, genuine age produces soft wear to the pile and natural oxidisation of dark dyes.

A torba makes a compelling focal point when mounted and framed as textile wall art or suspended from a slender bronze rod. Its rich palette and geometric symmetry pair well with minimal contemporary furniture or eclectic, layered interior schemes.

Keep the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and display it in a climate-controlled room away from moisture. Periodic gentle vacuuming with a suction-only attachment helps remove dust without damaging the woven fibres.
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