BK-1975-264
Ersari volk
1875 - 1900
Medium
wool
Dimensions
185; 350
About this artwork
Gift of G.W. van Aardenne, Dordrecht
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we spotlight *BK-1975-*, a striking wool textile crafted by theari people—a Turkmen tribe from Central Asia—between 1875 and 190. Measuring an impressive 350 cm high by 185 cm wide, this large-scale piece was generously donated by G.W. van Ane of Dordrecht, Netherlands, entering our collection in 1975. a tent hanging, door curtain, or storage bagface used in nomadic life, it exemplifies the Ersari's mastery of weaving for both utility and artistry. The Ersari Turkmen, part of the broader Turkic nomadic groups roaming the steppes of present-day Turkmenista...