Number cc1cc
Origin Shahsavan
Material Wool
Style Animal
Type Kilim
Size 150 x 111
Age 1919
A high grade sumakh weave from the South Caucasus, this is a ceremonial horse cover woven for a Khan of the Shahsavan tribe. It stands out for the signature and date.
It is quite fine, with lovingly braided fringes at the bottom. I just love these little touches that add so much charm and show us how valued this item was when it was created. The pitch black background allows the exuberant dye materials to shine. There is a remarkable richness in the animal motifs on display: peacocks π¦ horses π΄ dogs π
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