Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba of classic ikat design. Size: 4ft 11in x 1ft 4in (150 x 40cm). Circa 1880. An excellent example of Beshir weaving, a classic Beshir ikat design with excellent colour. Note the stars to the central field and the small flowers all around the outside edges. These weavings are often considered to be dowry weavings as they were used to decorate the camel during the wedding procession. The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, it has a very soft floppy handle. Stock Number: d-0977.