Antique Kurdish Storage-bagface, Jaf Nomads, Kurdistan.

Name: Antique Kurdish Storage-bagface, Jaf Nomads, Kurdistan.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA720656
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

This stunning and powerful weaving was once the face of a large storage-bag, used for containing bedding during long migrations, and made by Jaf-Kurd nomads during the second half of the 19th century. Although its back is missing, this bag-face is probably now more versatile as a floor rug, being in full pile and excellent condition. The weaver has used a beautiful selection of vegetable colours including deep indigo-blue and a gorgeous green. Four powerful Jaf 'guls' (tribal crests) dominate the central field with double-headed sunbirds in the lower elem or skirt. A truly magnificent example of 19th century Kurdish weaving at its best.

Size: 1.09m x 0.84m (3' 7" x 2' 9").

Physical Dimensions

Height

1.09cm (0.43")

Width

0.84cm (0.33")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA720656

Dealers Internal Reference

LCBM15

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

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Although its back is missing, this bag-face is probably now more versatile as a floor rug, being in full pile and excellent condition.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The weaver has used a beautiful selection of vegetable colours including deep indigo-blue and a gorgeous green. Four powerful Jaf 'guls' (tribal crests) dominate the central field with double-headed sunbirds in the lower elem or skirt. A truly magnificent example of 19th century Kurdish weaving at its best.

Size: 1.09m x 0.84m (3' 7" x 2' 9").