Saddle Bag - Kurdish, W Persia L 250 - 350 Embroidered Djoi Namaz

Embroidered Djoi Namaz

Turkey  c1950s

There are many pieces in our collection and we hope to continue adding them

Here is a superb example of the great art of Anatolian weaving

Turkoman belt ornament

Saddle Bag - Kurdish, W Persia L 250 - 350 Embroidered Djoi NamazSaddle Bag Kurdish, W Persia A very fine Kurdish bag, early 20th century, fabulous colours of natural dyes. It is in almost mint condition, perhaps indicating it was so prized that it was not much slung over donkeys backs or stuffed with pots and pans. Life for many tribes around the world who depend on animals to subsist has often been a well of textile creativity, spurred on by a kind of joyful competitive spirit, not unlike the urge in some