Turkmen (Saryk) Torba (small bag).

Turkmenistan, 19th century (c. 1880/95)

Wool x wool.

Size approx. 131 cm x 38 cm.

Main motif is a floral motif Gül.

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As the Sarykhs are a small tribe, their textiles are relatively rare and especially valuable for a very good-quality torba of this age. The obvious features of Turkmen rugs are the extensive use of red and the use of geometric motifs. The main motif of Turkmen rugs varies from tribe to tribe and is known as a gül. In many textiles, the main gül is interspersed with smaller güls of different designs. Different tribes use different güls. The fine rugs woven by the Turkmen tribes were used for a variety of purposes suitable for nomadic life, including carpets, rugs, tent covers, covers, storage bags and camel trappings.