Lot 718: 6 Antique Turkmen Torbas

Group of six (6) antique Turkmen torba rugs including:  Yomud Torba circa 1870-1875 (5 ft 1 in x 11 in), Tekke Torba circa 1890 (3 ft x 1 ft), a Saryk Torba Kejebe design circa 1870 (4 ft x 1 ft 3 in),  a Chodor Torba circa 1870 (4 ft 7 in x 1 ft 3 in), a Tekke Torba circa 1875 (4 ft x 1 ft 6 in) and a Saryk Torba circa 1900 (3 ft 4 in x 1 ft 2 in). 

PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection.

CONDITION: Yomud Torba in overall good condition, with minor losses to the border. Tekke Torbaq in overall good condition, with minor losses to the border. Saryk torba with repair and losses to sides and border. Chodor torba with an approximate 2-inch tear to one side, wear to border on the other side. Tekke torba with an approximate  1/2 inch repair to one border, the other border with losses, and a couple of repairs to one long end. Saryk Torba in overall very good condition.