Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 Woven in Afghanistan to a

Woven in Afghanistan to a Caucasian design

Handwoven fine old Qashqai saddle-bag

1044 x 9 cm

This is a very old textile

Length: 80 cms

Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 Woven in Afghanistan to aThis 'chigh' or reed screen was found by our agent, Abbas Rahimi (see Nomads News), in Sanjav village in Western Persia. Reed screens rarely last more than a few decades in use but this one is in almost perfect condition, mainly because it was left unused for many years since the family who owned it had settled but kept hold of it. They are used in nomadic tents to divide the space for warmth and privacy. This is a rare example, having peacocks at