Finely woven with handspun wool and natural dyes
They are intricate and powerfully artistic expressions by the weaver
This rare pair is made of felted wool with plain material applique forming a simple pattern and various tassels and cords
Some are as late as 50 years ago
either one half of the whole thing has been mislaid
Juval (complete) - Turcoman, NE Persia L 350 - 450 Finely woven with handspun woolJuval, (complete) Turcoman, NE Persia, early C20th Juval, probably one half of its original double form and, in transit, slung over a pack animal, this would be used for all sorts of artefacts, cloyjiong, bedding, grain etc. It displays very fine skills in sumak technique weaving. 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