Turcoman Chapan - Afghjanistan exclude-discount the same superb hand spun

the same superb hand spun wool and the best natural dyes

Length: 46cms

This rug captures the elegant gentleness and sophistication of rugs from the famous Ziegler and Co looms of 19th century NW Persia

Its in almost mint condition

From the shoulder to the hem of the skirt is 124 cms

Turcoman Chapan - Afghjanistan exclude-discount the same superb hand spunEmbroidered Turcoman chapan (traditional Turkic overcoat) with metal decorations. The long sleeves perhaps indicate the wearer had servants enough not to need to use his hands. Typical black, yellow and red main colours of Turcoman tribes, here shown in the embroidery of the front panels and trims. Note the impractically long decorative sleeves held together at the back, which might suggest it was worn by a man of high status. The Nomads Tent