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Antique Northern Afghan Ceremonial Horse Blanket / Cover, Circa 1900.
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Antique Northern Afghan Ceremonial Horse Blanket / Cover, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 6ft 0inx 3ft 8in (182 x 114cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.

Circa 1900.

This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together. The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.

The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.

Stock Number: D-0173.

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Afghan Ceremonial Horse Blanket to the 1900s.

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SA1221697
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0173
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Description
Size: 6ft 0inx 3ft 8in (182 x 114cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Northern Afghan tribal ceremonial horse cover.

Circa 1900.

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This fine horse cover is made from narrow flat woven strips with weft work decoration, which have been stitched together.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The two 'arms' of the cover would pass under the horses neck and be joined. These covers were for use on special occasions such as weddings or tribal horse fairs. The show the importance of the horse in tribal life. This example is a light weight summer cover as it is not lined with felt.

The cover is in original condition with only very slight signs of use, there is one tassel missing on the right hand side, otherwise the condition is perfect.

Stock Number: D-0173.

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Afghan Ceremonial Horse Blanket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221697
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0173
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges.
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Archive I A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges.

Antique Northern Afghan Ceremonial Horse Blanket / Cover, Circa 1900.

Archive II A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View II
Archive III A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View III
Archive IV A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View IV
Archive V A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View V
Archive VI A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View VI
Archive VII A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View VII
Archive VIII A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View VIII
Archive IX A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View IX
Archive X A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View X
Archive XI A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View XI
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Archive XIII A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View XIII
Archive XIV A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges. View XIV
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A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges.
ANTIQUE NORTHERN AFGHAN CEREMONIAL HORSE BLANKET / COVER, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1221697
A flat-weave woven wool Northern Afghan ceremonial horse blanket featuring brown, cream, red, and blue geometric stripes with wool tassels along the edges.
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Nomadic tribes across Northern Afghanistan historically crafted ornate horse covers for ceremonial events, weddings, and festivals. These woven textiles served to display tribal identity, weaving expertise, and the prestige of the horse rider.

These covers are handwoven from handspun sheeps wool using flat-weave or kilim techniques. Natural vegetable dyes were traditionally employed to create vibrant geometric band patterns, and the finished piece was finished with hand-tied wool tassels along the outer edges.

Authentic pieces feature tailored construction, including a distinctive notched cut-out designed to fit over the horses neck and withers. Variations in handspun yarn thickness, subtle natural dye abrash, and complex tribal geometric symbols also indicate original handcrafting.

These shaped textiles are frequently displayed as decorative wall art using mounting rods or wooden velcro slats. They can also be draped over seating or placed as unique accents on floor display areas in bohemian or eclectic room settings.

Keep wool textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and maintain a dry climate to avoid moth infestation. Professional dry cleaning by a specialist textile restorer is recommended, avoiding harsh chemical wash treatments.
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