Antique Ersari Beshir Turkmen torba of classic ikat design. Size: 5ft 3in x 1ft 8in (160 x 52cm) 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. This torba is of a large size. The torba is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, it has a very soft floppy handle. Stock Number: d-0059