Afshar Bag Kerman
area, Persia.
4th quarter 19th Century, 12 1/2 inch Long by 15
wide (when open).
Structure: 3/1 sumac with a band
of twining.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply Wool, white.
Weft: 2 ply Wool red), 2 shoots.
Ends: Top folded over and
stitched, bottom half hitch band with braided
ends.
Selvages: Very important and
unusual selvage that has been cut to open the
bag.
Further Notes: This bag is well
used but in remarkable shape. The dyes look
vegetal and the color should look much better
when clean.
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