Antique Ersari Turkmen torba with 'schemle gul design. Size: 3ft 7in x 1ft 2in (109 x 35cm) Circa 1870. Torba are shallow wall bags used mainly in tents or yurts for the storage of personal belongings, they were also used to decorate the sides of a camel in a wedding procession. Often only the piled face survives and the plain weave backs have been removed. This example has a repeat shemle gul design that is also found on weavings by the Saryk Turkmen. The colour is soft with warm reds combined with dark indigo blue. There are a small number of light crimson coloured silk knots in the centre of one or two guls. The torba is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile. Stock Number: d-0078.