Semi antique Bakhtiari band from Iran. 860x5 cms

Malbands are long narrow bands used to fasten loads onto camels, mules and horses for migration. Malbands are delicatelly woven, normally reversible, woven in a warp-faced double weave, with geometric designs and animals.

This antique malband has been woven with wool dyed with natural dyes. The buckle seems to have the shape of a woman, similar to the Turkish elibelinde motif. In mint condition.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and  timber

Size: 860×5 cms 

Origin: Bakhtiari tribe, Iran

Date of weaving: 1960s or earlier