mid 20th century or earlier
They are intricate and powerfully artistic expressions by the weaver
sometimes several different embroiderers work on them
'Atlas' is a fine
The back shows more typically the strong colours of Veramin of Central Persia
Juval (complete) - Turcoman, NE Persia L 350 - 450 mid 20th century or earlierJuval, (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