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Antique Saryk Turkmen Torba Face with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Saryk Turkmen Torba Face with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 2ft 11in x 1ft 1in (90 x 32cm) face size.

Antique Saryk Turkmen torba face of small size, with 'kedjebe' design.

Circa 1880.

A good torba face with a very well drawn example of the 'kedjebe' design, 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, with a ridged back and weave typical of the Saryk Turkmen. The design is associated with weddings.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The back has been removed at some time in the past. There is a very small spot of damage on the lower righthand corner.

Stock Number: D-0980.

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1209589
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0980
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Description
Size: 2ft 11in x 1ft 1in (90 x 32cm) face size.

Antique Saryk Turkmen torba face of small size, with 'kedjebe' design.

Circa 1880.

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A good torba face with a very well drawn example of the 'kedjebe' design, with excellent colour and good wool.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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, with a ridged back and weave typical of the Saryk Turkmen. The design is associated with weddings.

fig 1. An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail.
fig 1. Antique Saryk Turkmen Torba Face with 'Kedjebe' Design, Circa 1880.

The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. The back has been removed at some time in the past. There is a very small spot of damage on the lower righthand corner.

Stock Number: D-0980.

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209589
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0980
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Archive I An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail.

ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA FACE WITH 'KEDJEBE' DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.

Archive II An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View VII
Archive VIII An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View VIII
Archive IX An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View IX
Archive X An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View X
Archive XI An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View XI
Archive XII An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View XII
Archive XIII An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail. View XIII
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An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail.
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA FACE WITH 'KEDJEBE' DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique rectangular hand-knotted wool Saryk Turkmen torba face displaying geometric diamond medallions in red, terracotta, and navy shades with lower fringe detail.
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A torba is a small, shallow rectangular storage bag traditionally woven by nomadic Turkmen tribes to store domestic items inside a yurt or transport goods during migrations.

Tribal torbas were hand-knotted using locally sourced sheeps wool for both the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes to achieve deep red, madder, and indigo tones.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-spun wool, natural dye variation known as abrash, specific tribal guls or motifs like the Kedjebe pattern, and dense asymmetrical or symmetrical hand-knottings.

Small tribal textiles like bag faces can be mounted and framed as wall art, draped over modern console tables, or displayed on textile stands to add colour, texture, and historical interest to modern spaces.

Keep textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, vacuum gently without a rotating brush, ensure low humidity to avoid mould, and consult a specialist conservator for necessary washing or repairs.
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