Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

antique turkmen torba teke tribes merv oasis turkmenistan central asia

Description

This magnificent, complete and extremely finely knotted Turkmen torba, which is in near-mint condition, was made by the Teke tribes in the environs of the Merv Oasis during the third quarter 19th century.
Containing four vertical rows of three Teke guls highlighted in white cotton and with small amounts of cochineal-dye silk throughout, this fabulous bag is complete with its plainweave, undyed ivory wool back and original tassels. A magnificent collector piece.
Size: 1.17m x 0.41m (3' 10" x 1' 4")
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2107

Dimensions

Height = 41 cm (16")
Width = 117 cm (46")
Depth = 0 cm (0")

Antique Turkmen Torba, Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

BM2107

Description

This magnificent, complete and extremely finely knotted Turkmen torba, which is in near-mint condition, was made by the Teke tribes in the environs of the Merv Oasis during the third quarter 19th century.
Containing four vertical rows of three Teke guls highlighted in white cotton and with small amounts of cochineal-dye silk throughout, this fabulous bag is complete with its plainweave, undyed ivory wool back and original tassels. A magnificent collector piece.
Size: 1.17m x 0.41m (3' 10" x 1' 4")
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2107

Dimensions

Height = 41 cm (16")
Width = 117 cm (46")
Depth = 0 cm (0")

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