Islamic Central Asian Jajim Tent Band
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19th century AD. A tent band, flat woven with a geometric pattern of black, cream, blue, dark and light red colours with plaited tassels. Property of an American collector; acquired Europe 1970s-1990s. The name Jajim (meaning thick cloth) refers to a two-sided flat weave comprising of narrow warp-faced strips sewn together to form rugs or blankets; the strips are also used individually to act as tent dividers. Jajims, like kilims, are woven on a horizontal loom. Patterns are made within the warps; the wefts can hardly be seen. Motifs can be striped, square, chequered, toothed, plain and parallel lines. 300 grams, 6m (19' 8").
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Fine condition.
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Islamic Central Asian Jajim Tent Band
Estimate £80 - £100
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