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PAIR OF AFGHAN JUVAL BAG FACES from the village of Labijar on the Afghan/ Turkmenistan border. Circa 1925. Reference 248A and 248B. Size 92 x 182 each. €950 each.

BELOUCH BAG A rare example from north west Afghanistan, early 20th century. Complete with some design worked in metal thread and silk. This piece last appeared for sale at Lefevre, London, in 1982. Reference 287. Size 50 x 50cms. €400

TURKISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique shepherd's bag from the region of Fetiye in south west Turkey. The long opening in the centre allows for the shepherd's head to go through and the bags hang on his front and back. In impeccable condition. Reference 285. Size 131 x 47cms. €525.

TURKISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique shepherd's bag from the region of Fetiye in south west Turkey. The long opening in the centre allows for the shepherd's head to go through and the bags hang on his front and back. In impeccable condition. Reference 285. Size 131 x 47cms. €525.

BELOUCH GRAIN BAG A rare example from the Jan begi sub-group north west Afghanistan in impeccable condition. Reference 257. Size 108 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH GRAIN BAG a rare example from the Jan begi sub-group north west Afghanistan in impeccable condition. Reference 257. Size 108 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH BAG FACES a rare semi-antique pair from the region of Firdaus in north east Persia. Woven in the early 20th century, excellent condition with beautiful embroidered kelim borders. Reference 292A and 292B. Size 71 x 73cms. each. €750 each.

BELOUCH BAG FACES A rare semi-antique pair from the region of Firdaus in north east Persia. Woven in the early 20th century, excellent condition with beautiful embroidered kelim borders. Reference 292A and 292B. Size 71 x 73cms. each. €750 each.

TUAREG ARTEFACT This rare bag is made of extremely soft and supple goat skin which has been dyed and then embellished with primitive traditional designs and the usual decorative strips of leather tassels. Several Tuareg groups use this technique and this is probably from one of those in the western Tuareg region of the western Sahara bordering south east Morocco. The photos show front and reverse and a close up. Reference 1842. 66 x 40cms. Only €265.

TUAREG ARTEFACT - reverse side. This rare bag is made of extremely soft and supple goat skin which has been dyed and then embellished with primitive traditional designs and the usual decorative strips of leather tassels. Several Tuareg groups use this technique and this is probably from one of those in the western Tuareg region of the western Sahara bordering south east Morocco. The photos show front and reverse and a close up. Reference 1842. 66 x 40cms. Only €265.

PERSIAN KURDISH BAG A rare semi-antique item.This was originally part of a double saddle bag which was separated. This piece has been used as a cushion for more than 40 years. Impeccable condition. Reference 1743. Size 66 x 70cms. €350 .

Reverse side of the left picture

PERSIAN AFSHAR TRAPPING A very rare Afshar Sofreh. A fascinating and intricate very early 20th century example which is in excellent condition. The colours all appear to be natural. In the book "Bread and Salt" Parviz Tanavoli attributes an almost identical example to the village of Shahr-i-Babak in the Kirman area of south west Persia. This example differs slightly only in size and ground colour. Reference 1801. 91 x 107cms. €950

PERSIAN AFSHAR TRAPPING A very rare Afshar Sofreh. A fascinating and intricate very early 20th century example which is in excellent condition. The colours all appear to be natural. In the book "Bread and Salt" Parviz Tanavoli attributes an almost identical example to the village of Shahr-i-Babak in the Kirman area of south west Persia. This example differs slightly only in size and ground colour. Reference 1801. 91 x 107cms. €950

UZBEKISTAN TENT BAND. Bands of this nature are used to decorate the inside of a yurt or tent, often on ceremonial occasions. This one is unusually long and is the same length as the internal circumference of a yurt. There are 18 panels, each displaying floral motifs and it is complete with its original backing and is in excellent condition. It dates from the early 1900's. Reference 1829. 43 x 457cms. €360.

BELOUCH TRIBAL TENT TRAPPING A rare antique pillow cover probably from an obscure group in western Afghanistan. I have seen one other Belouch prayer rug with these colours and weave. Circa 1900. Reference 296. 75 x 45cms. €350.

BELOUCH TRIBAL TENT TRAPPING A rare antique pillow cover probably from an obscure group in western Afghanistan. I have seen one other Belouch prayer rug with these colours and weave. Circa 1900. Reference 296. 75 x 45cms. €350.

BELOUCH TRIBAL TENT TRAPPING A rare antique pillow cover probably from an obscure group in western Afghanistan. I have seen one other Belouch prayer rug with these colours and weave. Circa 1900. Reference 296. 75 x 45cms. €350.

FINE ANTIQUE KASHKAI BAG. This piece last appeared on the international market at the sale on 22 November, 1988, at Leferve, London. It is in excellent condition. Reference 1779. Size 50 x 55cms. €650.

FINE ANTIQUE KASHKAI BAG. This piece last appeared on the international market at the sale on 22 November, 1988, at Leferve, London. It is in excellent condition. Reference 1779. Size 50 x 55cms. €650.

LURI PERSIAN TENT TRAPPING RU-KORSI An exceptionally finely woven piece in kelim technique. The dyes appear to be all natural and it is in impeccable unblemished condition. Reference 1807. 127 x 137cms. €550.

LURI PERSIAN TENT TRAPPING RU-KORSI An exceptionally finely woven piece in kelim technique. The dyes appear to be all natural and it is in impeccable unblemished condition. Reference 1807. 127 x 137cms. €550.