Luri Dowry Bag

This is the first bag I bought, over a decade ago, and it came from a dealer in Ireland. It was expensive, but it has given me much pleasure and is still probably the best piece in my collection. It is double-sided, with almost identical designs on both faces, but the one illustrated here has some silk knots in the centre of the cross. It was described to me as a 'dowry bag' when I purchased it, and this is probably true, as the weave quality is high and it has never been used. Almost certainly made by a Luri weaver, it measures 11" by 15".