It was listed by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.
This flatweave might have had several uses, as a cover for the storage bags and bedding around the circumference of the tent; as a hanging inside the tent in order to compartmentalise room sections and for coveringf the loads on the camels during long migrations, in order to keep off the dust.
I particularly love the main border with its 'tree-of-life' design all the way round - finely and beautifully woven.
This flatweave, which was found recently in Iran, is in near perfect condition.
Size: 2.00m x 1.17m (6' 6" x 3' 10").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page
Antique Flatweave, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
