Turkmen Yomud Torba (bag).
Turkmenistan, 19th century (c. 1880/95).
Wool x wool.
Size approx. 113 cm x 42 cm.
This beautiful typical Turkmen Torba was woven by the Yomud tribe.
The Yomut people live in Amu Darya, east of the Caspian Sea.
They live in traditional mobile tents and form villages. In very good condition for it's 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 weaves, the main gül is assembled and interspersed with smaller güls of different designs. Different tribes use different gürs. 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 tacks.
Turkmen Yomut Torba (bag), Turkmenistan, 19th century (c. 1880/95).
Antique: 100 years old and over.
Semi-Antique: 50 to 99 years old.
Vintage: 20 to 49 years old.