This Torba was handwoven by Tekke Turkmen Turkmenistan during the early 20th Century.
This trapping features a design of eight aina güls in earthy red, browns ivory, and navy. Framed by a multitude of borders that include zigzags, flowers, diamonds, and serrated leaves. A torba is a small storage used to both transport and store belongings that is similar to a chuval but not as deep. Polychrome knotheads remain of what were once long fringes.
In very good condition, with medium pile and some areas of wear along the edges
Size: 1’2" x 3’8" [36cm x 112cm]
Age: Q1 20th Century (1900-1925)
Country of Origin: Turkmenistan
Type of Rug: Tekke Turkmen Torba
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Medium
Condition: Very good. Some areas of wear on the edges
BK2537
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