Chest band, Turcoman L 350 - 450 Velvet ikat is made in

Velvet ikat is made in Uzbekistan and stitched into covers in Istanbul

and getting a functioning bag finished in time for the next migration to summer or winter camp

Brightly coloured embroidered skirt from Gujarat

Very fine chain stitch forming attractively laid out repeating design

possible early 20th century with embroidery

Chest band, Turcoman L 350 - 450 Velvet ikat is made inHorse chest band Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and mouth bit, covers as saddles or to go under or over saddles. For horses, mules, donkeys and camels, both functional and decorative, they're often highly elaborate with netting, multiple tassels, flat weave, thick pile weave, sumac technique, and many other techniques skillfully employed. The vast array of animal trappings, tribal bags and tent bands serve as a