Tent Bag. Natural woollen warp and weft, asymmetrically knotted in shades of reddish-brown, reddish-purple, pale brown, ivory, blue-black, green, and pale yellow. The central field is of alternating primary and secondary 'guls' (Tekke or Yomut ?). The borders and guard stripes have typical small repeat patterns. The 'elem' or skirt has repeat flower branch motifs. The plain weave top is turned over and stitched down; the bottom edge is fringed; and the sides overcast in natural wool.
Bequeathed by Dr. Thomas Donald Kellaway
Height: 63 in
Width: 37 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2002-11-25) by Kellaway, Thomas Donald, Dr
20th Century, Early
Circa
1900
CE
-
Circa
1920
CE
Tekke or Yomut
Warp And Weft
composed of
wool
( natural wool, asymmetrically knotted in shades of reddish brown, reddish purple, pale brown, ivory, blue-black, green, and pale yellow.)
Sides
Top
Accession number: T.2-2002
Primary reference Number: 85994
Entry form: 177
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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