Qashqai animal trapping L 0 - 150 Some of the intricately carved

Some of the intricately carved wooden blocks used in the making of these lovely covers are very old

Neat hinged closure

and textile art

Backed with heavy Cotton

Some have more copper content

Qashqai animal trapping L 0 - 150 Some of the intricately carvedA very fine band woven in complex techniques with decorative tassels and tufts along part of its length. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and bits, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses, mules, donkeys and camels and are both functional and decorative. They might be highly elaborate and impressive, with netting, multiple tassles, flat weave, thick pile weave, sumac