Vibrant 19th C. Turkmenistan Tekke 6-Gol Torba Textile

Tekke torba, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century."Disappearing" guls have a particular appeal to diehard Turkmen collectors and there are several superb examples in the Marsh Collection that displa

Tekke torba, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century.The tuning-fork border, crested bird heads, crisp drawing, and small blue-green blossoms appearing as amulets throughout the field offer nice surpri

Tekke torba, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th century. This is another standout 6-gul torba with handsome proportions and unusually large guls. Expertly woven with soft wool and visually composed

Tekke Torba, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th century. This large torba displays many distinguishing features, including a bold kochak border, six solid-scale guls with double-crested birds, as w

Tekke torba, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, early to mid-19th c.Several elements point to an excellent pedigree for this torba: large, well-proportioned guls, single crested birdheads and "T" attachments. The

Tekke torba/mafrash/kap, 6-guls, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century. Attractive and unusual variant of the kochak border, which is drawn in an open, skeletal style, providing an unexpected element of ligh

Tekke torba, 9-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th c. A well-drawn "tuning-fork" border, mellow patina and soft velvety pile distinguish this torba. Size: 2'6'' x 0'11'' (76 x 28 cm). Weight: 1 lbs. M

Antique Tekke Main Rug. Size: 6'5'' x 7'4'' (196 x 224 cm), Turkmenistan, mid 19th c. Wear, losses.International Textile Arts Auction, Live and Online: 10/29/17. Folk, Traditional, Ethnographic, Triba

Tekke Torba 119 x 45 cm (3' 11" x 1' 6") Turkmenistan, mid 19th century Condition: good, low pile in places, left upper corner restored, right upper corner slightly incomplete, signs of use Warp: wool

Tekke Torba 130 x 45 cm (4' 3" x 1' 6") Turkmenistan, second half 19th century Condition: very good, minor small repairs Warp: wool, weft: wool, pile: wool Provenance: German private collection

Tekke Torba, Turkmenistan, 19th C., 3'10'' x 1'4'' (117 x 41 cm). Weight: 2 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft. Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acce

Tekke 'Torba', Turkmenistan, 19th century, wool/wool, approx. 93 x 30 cm, condition: 2-3 (good condition, sewn on linen with frame), fine quality from the Tekke-tribes, expressive red color, high wool

Antique Tekke Torba, 19th c., Turkmenistan: 4'1'' x 1'2'' (124 x 36 cm).

Tekke torba, aina gul type, Turkmenistan, early 19th century. One of four pieces of this design type in the Marsh Collection, they are all noted for their deep, dark-toned, saturated dyes, exceptional

Tekke Torba antique, Turkmenistan, 19th century, wool on wool, approx. 88 x 34 cm, condition: 4 .Rugs, Carpets & Flatweaves

Tekke Torba antique, Turkmenistan, 19th century, wool on wool, approx. 119 x 41 cm, condition: 4 .Rugs, Carpets & Flatweaves

Tekke Torba antique, Turkmenistan, 19th century, wool on wool, approx. 72 x 27 cm, condition: 3 .Rugs, Carpets & Flatweaves

Fine Tekke Torba, Turkmenistan, Mid 19th C., 4'2'' x 1'5'' (127 x 43 cm). Weight: 2 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.

Tekke (?) torba, 12-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th century. A refined weaving with elegant style and spacious composition. The twelve guls are beautifully drawn, well-proportioned and tall giving

Tekke torba, 12-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th century. Woven with a high knot count, this multiple-gul trapping is unusually fine among other Turkmen trappings. The single crested birds inside t

Tekke torba, 12-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 19th century. The border consists of the "tuning-fork" motif. Size: 2'2'' x '9'' (66 x 23 cm). Weight: 1 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.

Tekke torba, 9-guls, Turkmenistan, first half 9th century. The box-flower variant border surrounds a field of nine well-spaced archetypal guls. Size: 2'2'' x 1'0'' (66 x 30 cm). Weight: 1 lbs. Materia

Tekke torba, 25-guls, Turkmenistan, mid-19th century.Size: 2'11'' x 1'7'' (89 x 48 cm). Weight: 1 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.

Tekke 18 Gul Torba, Turkmenistan, Late 19th C., 1'3'' x 3'3'' (38 x 99 cm). Weight: 3 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft.