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Antique Camel Trapping, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-western Afghanistan.
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Antique Camel Trapping, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 16 June 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This trapping would have been tied around the camel's neck with the tassels flapping about in order to keep away flies. Made by Timuri tribes within the north-east Persian and north-west Afghanistan border area at the end of the 19th century, the trapping is complete with tie-cords at each end.

Size: Each knotted-pile panel is 89 x 12cm (2' 11" x 5").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Camel Trapping to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
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SA1219662
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BM2282
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This trapping would have been tied around the camel's neck with the tassels flapping about in order to keep away flies.
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Made by Timuri tribes within the north-east Persian and north-west Afghanistan border area at the end of the 19th century, the trapping is complete with tie-cords at each end.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: Each knotted-pile panel is 89 x 12cm (2' 11" x 5").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Camel Trapping to the 1880s.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219662
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2282
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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An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends. SOLD16 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends. SOLD16 JUN 26

Antique Camel Trapping, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends.
Antique Camel Trapping, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North-Western Afghanistan.
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An antique handwoven wool camel trapping featuring geometric diamond patterns in red, navy, and cream, finished with tasseled ends.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric diamond patterns, Tassels, Braid work, Striped borders
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 12 cm (5 in)

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Camel trappings are woven textile bands and ornaments produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes to decorate pack animals, tents, and camels during migrations or ceremonial occasions.

These items are typically hand-knotted or flat-woven using hand-spun sheep wool, often dyed with natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and minerals, finished with woolen cords and tassels.

Authenticity is identified through irregularities in hand-spun yarn, natural colour variations, traditional tribal motifs, and authentic wear patterns consistent with age and nomadic use.

Such textiles are frequently mounted and framed as wall art or displayed draped over neutral furnishings to highlight their intricate geometric patterns and cultural history.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with mesh protection or professional cleaning when necessary.
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