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Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
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Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

19th century
Sold 28 November 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This can only be described as magnificent tribal woven art!

A fabulous horse decoration, the narrow band in soumak technique, woven circa 1880 by Shahsevan nomads in the environs of Mount Sabalan in the Moghan Plain, Azerbaijan.

For a horse decoration, a utilitarian item, the wok is phenomenal. This was undoubtedly made for a very importantant member of the tribe, possibly the Khan himself, in order to decorate his horse during omportant occasions. This trapping is rare. In my forty plus years of dealing and studying the Persian tribes, I have never seen such a wonderful horse trapping from the Shahsevan.

Imagine this hanging on your wall! Quite a statement. The braided tassel-cords in blues, yellow and red are superbly latticed. In near mint condition.

Size: 2.07m (6' 9") in length and 81cm (2' 8") top to bottom of the tassels.

The soumak band itself is 2.07m (6' 9") x 18cm (7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Horse Decoration to the 1880s.

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SA1180935
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SHB
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Description
This can only be described as magnificent tribal woven art!
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A fabulous horse decoration, the narrow band in soumak technique, woven circa 1880 by Shahsevan nomads in the environs of Mount Sabalan in the Moghan Plain, Azerbaijan.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream.
fig 1. Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

For a horse decoration, a utilitarian item, the wok is phenomenal. This was undoubtedly made for a very importantant member of the tribe, possibly the Khan himself, in order to decorate his horse during omportant occasions. This trapping is rare. In my forty plus years of dealing and studying the Persian tribes, I have never seen such a wonderful horse trapping from the Shahsevan.

fig 2. An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream.
fig 2. Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

Imagine this hanging on your wall! Quite a statement. The braided tassel-cords in blues, yellow and red are superbly latticed. In near mint condition.

Size: 2.07m (6' 9") in length and 81cm (2' 8") top to bottom of the tassels.

The soumak band itself is 2.07m (6' 9") x 18cm (7").

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
207cm (81.50")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Horse Decoration to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1180935
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SHB
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

Archive II An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream. View V
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream.
Antique Horse Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
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An antique Shahsevan horse trapping featuring a geometric woven band with a netted fringe and tasselled border in red, blue, and cream.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Netting structure, Tasselled fringe
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 207 cm (81 in)

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Shahsevan horse decorations are traditional woven trappings crafted by nomadic tribes in the Caucasus and Azerbaijan region, historically used to adorn horses during ceremonial events, weddings, or migrations.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the foundation and pile or flatweave structures, often dyed with natural madder, indigo, and other plant-based colourants.

Authenticity is identified through characteristic tribal geometric motifs, natural colour variations, hand-spun wool characteristics, and traditional structural techniques typical of late 19th or early 20th-century nomadic production.

Such textile pieces can be mounted on a neutral wall as a focal art piece or displayed across a large console, adding rich texture, heritage, and earthy tones to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding high humidity, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering to protect fragile fibres from damage.
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