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Antique Late 19th Century Wool Bagface

$4,450
£3,355.02
€3,923.42
CA$6,298.54
A$6,411.92
CHF 3,692.53
MX$77,269.67
NOK 42,859.96
SEK 43,243.05
DKK 29,324.66

About the Item

This rare late 19th century Antique tribal bag face highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring two prominent nested diamond medallions beautifully integrated within a complex network of serrated white chevron bands anchored across a deep midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the intricate tribal iconography and the dark rich ground reflects the pinnacle of regional nomadic weaving tradition world renowned for its rustic charm and authentic ethnographic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their utilitarian history and their ability to blend ancestral design narratives with a majestic decorative balance. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary midnight indigo ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red golden ochre terracotta and crisp ivory highlights. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristically deep somber tone and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century nomadic productions. The inclusion of a robust border system decorated with a continuous rhythmic sequence of reciprocating geometric rosettes and stylized protective motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically thick plush pile and a dense substantial handle originally designed for rugged functional nomadic life as a storage bag or saddlebag. The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines specifically the precise geometric linework within the diamonds the flanking vertical abstract pillars and the small scattered geometric amulets throughout the field definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century production. Ultimately this textile stands as a premier example of tribal art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 44.89 in (114 cm)Length: 27.17 in (69 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Azerbaijan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849250192022

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