125.00 €
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: 820×8 cms
Origin: Baktiarii tribe, Iran
Date of weaving: 1950s or earlier
1 in stock
REF: AT140178
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
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