Caucasian Shahsavan antique soumak panels (48 x 58cm) [2]

48 x 58 cm

This pair of soumak woven panels would once have formed the side ends of a trunk, open from the top, thus originally serving as a sort of portmanteau. There would have also been a matching pair of companion longer panels - the weave being not only highly decorative but also tough for a utilitarian role.

• circa 1900

Ref. 15613