KURDISH CARPET

Early 20th century
Handwoven, wool, natural dyes
a) 20.6 x 14.3 in (52.5 x 36.5 cm)
b) 20.4 x 15.1 in (52 x 38.5 cm)

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A pair of bagfaces woven by a Kurdish artisan from Northwest Persia. Referred to as khorjin , these mule or donkey bags are used to carry nomadic items during the seasonal migrations. The square panel of each bag is woven with a large flower in the centre, flanked by smaller flowers in the field, and stacked with a rectangular panel containing two crab icons.

(set of two)

These carpets have a lining measuring 28.3 x 22.04 in (72 x 56 cm) and 27.5 x 21.6 in (70 x 55 cm) ( a and b respectively)