Pair of Afshar Bags Southwest Persia, last quarter 19th Century. Approximately 2 ft. 8 in. by 1 ft. 8 in. (0.81 m. by 0.51 m.) each. (2) Warp: Wool, Z2S, alternate warps moderately-strongly depressed, ivory Weft: Wool, 2 shoots, Z2S (loosely plied), red Pile: Wool, symmetrical knot Density: 11-12 horizontal, 14-15 vertical Sides: I cord of 3 warps overcast with red wool, then folded in half (to form bag) and double overcast in black and ivory goat hair forming diagonal stripe and loop at top Ends: Upper front-4 in. of various patterns and colors of Sumac stitches, center motif separated with slits, top weft-float weave folded under, upper back (kilim)- needlework on kilim of black/white goat hair, heavy braided cord of same sewn from inside to form 5 in. loops Colors: Front(pile)-deep indigo, madder red, ochre, teal, forest green, cornflower blue, pea pea1 green, ivory, tobacco, clove; back (kilim)-sienna red, light azure, tobacco, forest green, madder, pale auburn, ochre.
1. I am facinated by Sotheby's discriptive phases. I mention this because "pea pea green" is the way they have it and I do not care to guess just what it was that they had in mind. Note: To further a long term research project I am collecting data. When a piece such as this may be of interest to others I have decided to share my notes prior to culmination of the project. As such the attributions are my own and may be different that the catalogue attribution. Any additions, information, or corrections, would be appreciated. |
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