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Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba Face with Three 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1880.
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Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba Face with Three 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 1in (109 x 34cm) face size.

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba face of very fine weave, with three Salor type guls..

Circa 1880.

A very good Tekke torba face 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 three 'Salor' style turreted guls to the central panel, surrounded by a very well drawn Turkmen boxed flower inner border. The torba retains some of the original long tassels.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the torba's history.

Stock Number: D-0048.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1209563
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D-0048
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Description
Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 1in (109 x 34cm) face size.

Antique Tekke Turkmen torba face of very fine weave, with three Salor type guls..

Circa 1880.

A very good Tekke torba face 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 three 'Salor' style turreted guls to the central panel, surrounded by a very well drawn Turkmen boxed flower inner border. The torba retains some of the original long tassels.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent pile. The plain weave back has been removed at some time in the torba's history.

Stock Number: D-0048.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209563
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0048
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An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe.
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Archive I An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Torba Face with Three 'Salor' Guls, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View IX
Archive X An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View X
Archive XI An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View XI
Archive XII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View XII
Archive XIII An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe. View XIII
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An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe.
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA FACE WITH THREE 'SALOR' GULS, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1209563
An antique rectangular Tekke Turkmen torba face featuring three central octagonal Salor guls on a deep red wool field with geometric borders and lower fringe.
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A torba is a small, shallow storage bag traditionally woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes of Central Asia to hold personal possessions inside a yurt. The front face, decorated with geometric octagonal gul motifs, was frequently preserved as a standalone decorative textile panel when the full bag was dismantled.

Traditional torba faces are hand-knotted using sheep wool on a wool warp and weft foundation, incorporating natural plant and mineral dyes such as madder root for deep red shades. The weaving features tight, fine asymmetrical knots that allow for dense, crisp geometric patterns.

Authentic 19th-century Tekke pieces typically feature soft wool, natural dye shade variations (abrash), and a palette dominated by crimson, deep red, and dark navy blue. They feature precise octagonal gulsoften arranged in a horizontal row of threealongside multi-band geometric borders and fringe detailing.

A tribal bag face can be mounted inside a shadow box frame or suspended as a textile wall hanging to create a focal point above a console table or desk. It can also be converted into a decorative accent cushion to introduce rich texture and colour to neutral seating.

Keep the textile away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should be limited to gentle vacuuming using a low-suction brush attachment through a protective mesh screen, with professional textile conservation recommended for deep cleaning or stabilisation.
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