Farahan Saddle Cover

Late 19th century, 91 x 93 cm, West Persia, Arak region

In this rare saddle cover, the open bottle-green field is flanked on both sides by a narrow white stripe which contains a thin vine bearing botehs and small flowers. The lower corners are accentuated by white triangles decorated with botehs, while the upper ones are marked by two small box shapes with blossoms at their centres. – Original sides, the upper finish has been minimally reduced and edged with fabric. The original purple kilim survives at the bottom. Repiled areas in the border section on the left and right (the places formerly trimmed with leather). Signs of wear in the pile, otherwise well preserved.

RIPPON BOSWELL, A 67, 20.05.2006, #136