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camel saddlebag
This is a shaped saddle bag which has a zig zag pattern in red, navy, cream, and terracotta wools. The backing cloth is very harsh and hard wearing, possibly union cloth -a mix of cotton and wool. The...
camel saddlebag
Iran. Camel saddlebag - shaped, open on one side, with a zig zag pattern in navy, red, cream and terracotta wool. The backing fabric feels very harsh, possibly union cloth, made of cotton and wool. Th...
saddle bag
Saddle bag which is hand embroidered in wool in a geometric pattern using predominantly red but also black and white thread. The fabric is very rough, and hardwearing, possibly union cloth, cotton war...
hat
after 1929
Smooth felt hat in natural colour, with a turned up brim, and ventilation holes in the crown. This hat is made from one piece of natural coloured felt which is uniform thickness. It has a typical turn...
jacket
19th Century
This item is made from a total of 23 separate pieces of embroidered cloth. This could indicate that the jacket represents a secondary use for fabric previously used for another purpose. It has an op...
Safavid prayer rug design
Churchill, Sidney John Alexander (1862-1921)
16th-19th Century
Two pieces of cloth-backed squared paper with a design or cartoon for a silk prayer rug. The design depicts a mihrab shape decorated with arabesques and lotus, peony, chrysanthemum and magnolia flowe...