Size: 1ft 7in x 9in (48 x 22cm). Face size excluding tassels. 

Antique Yomut Turkmen spindle bag used for the storage of spinning bobbins. 

Circa 1880. 

A superb small spindle bag complete with plain weave back these bags known by the Turkmen as Igsalyk were hung inside the yurt and used to store items used in the hand spinning of wool. This example is in complete original condition with its plain weave back and decorative tassels. The design to the face is the well known Turkmen tree design. The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear to the face the back is complete but does have some slight discolouration caused by tribal use. 

Stock Number: D-0535.