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Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba of Small Size and Scarce Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba of Small Size and Scarce Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 2ft 7in x 10in (78 x 26cm) face size excluding tassels.

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of fine weave and small size, with a scarce design to the central panel. Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

The torba is in very good condition with even wear and medium pile, the original plain back has been removed at some point in the torba's history. Note the original long tassels in alternating colours. The torba still retains a 'smoked' feel, from the wood and peat fires that burnt within the Yurt.

Stock Number: D-0063.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba to the 1880s.

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SA1208643
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D-0063
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Description
Size: 2ft 7in x 10in (78 x 26cm) face size excluding tassels.

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba of fine weave and small size, with a scarce design to the central panel.

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Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed.

fig 1. An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge.
fig 1. Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba of Small Size and Scarce Design, Circa 1880.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

The torba is in very good condition with even wear and medium pile, the original plain back has been removed at some point in the torba's history. Note the original long tassels in alternating colours. The torba still retains a 'smoked' feel, from the wood and peat fires that burnt within the Yurt.

Stock Number: D-0063.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208643
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0063
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Archive I An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge.

ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA OF SMALL SIZE AND SCARCE DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.

Archive II An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge. View II
Archive III An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge. View III
Archive IV An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge. View IV
Archive V An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge. View V
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Archive XI An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge. View XI
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An antique woven Tekke Turkmen torba featuring intricate geometric lattice motifs in dark red, terracotta, and dark blue with a long braided fringe along the bottom edge.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA OF SMALL SIZE AND SCARCE DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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A torba is a small woven bag face produced by nomadic Turkmen tribes, traditionally used to store personal items inside a yurt or transport goods during migration.

These textiles are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool on a wool warp and weft, featuring natural dyes such as madder for rich red tones and indigo for deep blues.

Authentic pieces exhibit asymmetrical hand-knotted structure, dark muted red palettes from natural dyes, geometric tribal guls, and typical age wear such as softened selvages.

A small torba works well mounted as framed textile wall art, displayed on a side table top, or layered as a decorative accent over neutral upholstery.

Vacuum gently using low suction without a rotating brush, protect from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and consult a specialist textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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