Shahsavan Chanteh
mid 19th century, 85 x 32 cm, North Persia, Varamin
Completely preserved, this Shahsavan double bag woven in the chanteh format was published by Tanavoli as early as 1985. Woven in the sumakh technique, the faces show a repeat of small double arrows arranged in colour diagonals. The white border features highly abstract blossoms composed of five small squares. The pile-woven lower finishes are a rare feature.
TANAVOLI, PARVIZ, Shahsavan. Flachgewebe aus dem Iran. Herford 1985, no. 209
Condition
Good condition with the original back.
mid 19th century, 85 x 32 cm, North Persia, Varamin
Completely preserved, this Shahsavan double bag woven in the chanteh format was published by Tanavoli as early as 1985. Woven in the sumakh technique, the faces show a repeat of small double arrows arranged in colour diagonals. The white border features highly abstract blossoms composed of five small squares. The pile-woven lower finishes are a rare feature.
TANAVOLI, PARVIZ, Shahsavan. Flachgewebe aus dem Iran. Herford 1985, no. 209
Condition
Good condition with the original back.
