Antique Turkmen Torba, Chowdur Tribe, Mangyshlak & Buzachi Region, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Price
£2,500
| $3,203 USD | €3,036 EUR
Item Ref
BM2072
Description
A rare and beautiful torba (small storage bag) made by Chowdur tribes in the Mangyshlak, Buzachi and Volga regions of Turkmenistan circa 1870-1880. The Chowdur are a very old tribe and few of their antique weavings are found these days. The most conspicuous feature is the purple-brown ground colour and the use of the asymmetrical knot.This torba has a rare field design and is in excellent condition, complete with plain-weave back and tassels.
Torbas were made for carrying small personal items and were tied to the flanks of the camels during migrations.
Size: 71cm x 36cm (2' 4" x 1' 2") excluding tassels.
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2072
Dimensions
Height = 36 cm (14")Width = 71 cm (28")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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