50 YEARS - ALONG THE WAY

Retrospective exhibition, 19 – 27 October, open daily, and 7 – 9 November

Closed 28 October to 6 November

Small Khorjin

Small Khorjin

dimensions:  
42 x 20 cm

Description

Small khorjin from Persian Azerbaijan, ca. 1900, wool and cotton (white). Soumak front and kelim back, original loops.

It has unusual features, particularly the arrangement of brocading bands around the lappets, which make it difficult to ascribe it to any specific tribal group. However, the extensive use of cotton suggests the proximity of Mianeh