Saturday, December 31, 2011

Qashqa'i flatweave with long tassels









































This bag may have been woven by a woman of the Darrehshuri tribe - the pattern on the front is often associated with that section of the Qashqa'i confederacy. The back, with its apparently random constellation of marks, is less skilled than the front, but it is charming nonetheless. The tufts on the front and back appear to have been added to repair and cover up small areas of wear. Measuring 12" by 11", it was acquired at a German auction.