Sumak animal trapping

04136
Period
Circa 1880
Origin
Southern Persia
Status
Available
Size
160 cm x 7
5'3" x 2"

I know of only one comparable piece with this structure and design, although in a different format, which is an outstanding chanta with a field composed of six polychrome star octagons, framed by the motif we see here (published in ‘To Have and To Hold’ online exhibition http://www.ne-rugsociety.org/gallery/bags/bags-navframe.htm ). Both are finely embroidered in the sumak technique, employing cotton for the ivory. Probably the work of the same weaver, and possibly originally part of her dowry.

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