Lot 717: Turkish Weaving & 2 Ersari Turkmen Torbas

1st item: Turkish wool on wool weaving with central medallion and batwing designs, woven in salmon, gold, cream, and blue colors. 2 ft 11 in x 1 ft 11 in. Circa 1890. 2nd item: Ersari Turkmen Torba weaving, wool on wool, with all-over medallion design. Woven in red, blue, gold, and cream colors. 3 ft 11 in x 1 ft 8 in. Circa 1890. 3rd item: Ersari Turkmen Torba rug, wool on wool, with all-over diamond design and a lower floral border. 5 ft 5 in x 3 ft 4 in. Circa 1880. 

PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection.

CONDITION:  

1st item: Losses to fringed ends, color abrash. 2nd item: Wear to margins, overall good condition, fringed ends reinforced. 3rd item: Even pile wear, losses to fringed ends, some color fading.