18th Sep, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part III)

 
  Lot 514
 

514

Good Ersari Turkmen Torba Central Amu Darya Region, circa 1890 or earlier The madder field of Ertmen güls enclosed by narrow ivory borders of geometric motifs flanked by barber poles, 140cm by 33cm The Torba was made to decorate the bride's camel during her wedding procession/ceremony. It was then used in the yurt as decoration. This example is finely knotted and is made with superbly lustrous wool

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. The weaving is complete and aside from 4 tiny areas of old (inactive) moth it is in excellent condition.

 


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