First half 19th century, 42 x 101 cm, Central Asia, West Turkestan

This Ersari bag face in the torba format displays an extremely rare floral field design laid out in three rows which also occurs in a rug using similar designs published by Reuben. Superb and brilliant colours, a silky pile. – Both long sides repiled, somewhat reduced upper and lower finishes, signs of wear.

REUBEN, DAVID M., Gols And Guls. Turkmen Carpets From The 18th to 19th Centuries. London 1998, no. 34 *** RAGETH, JÜRG, Turkmenische Teppiche. Ein neuer Ansatz. Basel 2016. Vol. 1, no. 27