Antique Camel Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-west Persia.

Name: Antique Camel Decoration, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-west Persia.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA726067
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

This beautiful camel neck decoration is finely knotted with the depiction of eight '8-pointed stars' - symbols of protection. The fact that there are eight stars means protection is doubled!

This special trapping was made by Shahsevan nomads in the Varamin region of north-west Persia around 1900 with all colours from natural dye-plants and it is complete with long tassels at each end - inserted to keep away flys when on the move.

Size: 84cm x 20cm (2' 9" x 8") excluding tassels.

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA726067

Dealers Internal Reference

BM2

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

This beautiful camel neck decoration is finely knotted with the depiction of eight '8-pointed stars' - symbols of protection. The fact that there are eight stars means protection is doubled!

This special trapping was made by Shahsevan nomads in the Varamin region of north-west Persia around 1900 with all colours from natural dye-plants and it is complete with long tassels at each end - inserted to keep away flys when on the move.

Size: 84cm x 20cm (2' 9" x 8") excluding tassels.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA726067

Dealers Internal Ref

BM2

About the Dealer

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.