AZERBAIJAN, CIRCA 1880

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A SHAHSEVAN SOUMAC KHORJIN
AZERBAIJAN, CIRCA 1880
Woven in weft-faced soumac technique, original securing cords and kilim back, a couple of minute cobbled repairs, overall very good condition
4ft.2in. x 1ft.11in. (128cm. x 59cm.)

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Lot Essay

This Shahsevan khorjin, is one of many small but highly decorative weavings produced throughout the Near East and central Asia by the nomadic tribes' women which demonstrate a highly personal viewpoint of these largely anonymous weavers. Individually beautiful in their intricate designs and often quiet brilliant colour palettes, they were highly practical in transporting goods, of all sorts, tied on horseback during the migrating seasons. For a fuller discussion on this subject see, Herbert Exner, 'Hamamlu', Hali, Issue 195, pp.62-73. A closely related single bag face, formerly in the collection of Boston collectors, Rosalie and Mitchell Rudnick, sold at Grogan & Co, 20 November, 2016, lot 3.

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