Lot 921: 3 Antique Turkman Weavings: Ersari Ensi, Chuval, & Torba

1st item: Antique Ersari Chuval Turkestan rug, wool on wool, with stylized geometric designs. Woven in red, blue, and cream colors. 4 ft. 3 in. x 3 ft., circa 1870s. 2nd item: Antique Ersari Turkmen Ensi tribal rug, wool on wool, with traditional central cruciform design with four panels. Woven in red, blue, and cream colors. 6 ft. 3 in. x 4 ft. 11 in., circa 1870s. 3rd item: Antique Ersari Turkmen Torba, wool on wool, with traditional gul designs. Woven in red, blue, and cream colors. 4 ft. 8 in. x 1 ft. 9 in., circa 1890s.

PROVENANCE: Private Des Moines, Iowa collection.

CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good pile, losses to fringed end. 2nd item: Heavy pile wear, fading, and losses to fringe. 3rd item: Overall good condition, some abrash.