Decorative trim or side band that also acts as a handle, from a yastik (a type of grain sack). From Kemalpasa, Yozgat, Anatolia. Such bands have been seen attached partially, allowing space to act as a handle. Bags of many...

Afshar bag, Persia Made from a single panel folded, closed at the base by braiding the cotton warps, and at the side by heavy selvedge wrapping, possibly goats hair, black and white. An exceptionally attractively coloured example of its type. ...

Yomut tribe, Turcoman camel knee pad. (single)  Camels have ugly knees, or so we assume their turcoman handlers must have thought, or at least they were unsuitable for grand wedding ceremonies. Tribal animal trappings include bands to secure saddles, head...

Horse 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...

Horse headress, Baktiari tribe, SW Persia Pile woven as a long band with separate centre section sewn in. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and mouth ‘bit’, covers as saddles or to go under or...

Horse chest band, Luri, Persia, 2nd quarter 20th century 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...

Horse chest band, Luri, Persia, 2nd quarter 20th century 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...

Afshar bag, Persia Made from a single panel folded, closed at the base by braiding the cotton warps, and at the side by heavy selvedge wrapping, possibly goats hair, black and white. A lovely example of the adeptness of tribal...

Horse chest band, Luri Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and mouth bits, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications. For horses, mules, donkeys and camels, both functional and decorative, they're...

Horse chest band, Luri Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and mouth bits, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications. For horses, mules, donkeys and camels, both functional and decorative, they're...

Ceremonial wedding band, Kosova Albania.  With a very fine cotton kilim panel. Such aprons were part of traditional ceremonial Albanian apparel. Cotton and wool, mid 20th century.

Farshi Navar, Luri tribes of W and SW Persia. Early/mid 20th century. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications. For horses, mules, donkeys...

From Gujerat, NW India. This lovely, brightly coloured cover employs mirror work, applique and silk pulkari stitching. Silk, cotton and glass on cotton. Mid/early 20th century. Condition is fair with some loss consistent and staining. Size: 68 x 68 cms...

From Gujerat, NW India. This cover employs mirror work and silk pulkari stitching. Silk and glass on cotton. Mid/early 20th century. Condition is fair with some minor fading and loss consistent with age and use. Mirrorwork is also known as...

A rare nomadic bag, Eastern Anatolia, early 20th, late 19th century. 1.      Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a horse or camel, and...

Rare nomadic bag, Eastern Anatolia. Early 20th century. Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a horse or camel, and made to hold specific...

Rare Central Anatolian nomadic bag of exceptional quality, early 20th century Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a horse or camel, and made...

Hand printed floral tablecloth, 100% cotton, made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 220 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth, 100% cotton, made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 220 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 220 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 220 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 220 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms

Hand printed floral tablecloth on 100% cotton made using traditional block print techniques. Machine washable.  Jaipur, India. Size: 150 x 150 cms  

Rolling pin bag An exceptional example, good colours, good condition, 2nd quarter 20th century or earlier. Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a horse...

Arranged around the neck of a camel, this netting, along with many other trappings, textiles and attachments, would add grandeur to a wedding ceremony/ Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve...

Arranged around the neck of a camel, this netting, along with many other trappings, textiles and attachments, would add grandeur to a wedding ceremony/ Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve...

A fine example of many different techniques including poms sticking up, netting, braiding and coloured tassels applied for both decorative and functional reasons to this magnificent trapping.   Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to...

For a horse, donkey or mule.  Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses, mules, donkeys...

Animal trapping - a head dress Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses, mules, donkeys...

Chest band with decorative raised pom with tassels. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses,...

Utensils, especially knives, ladles and long spoons, often have fine bags specially made for them. 1.      Bags of many kinds are used in nomadic cultures far and wide. In Central Asia these include bags that can be strapped to a...

Attached to the front of a horse for ceremonial decoration.   Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications. They are...

An authentic horse or camel trapping with unusual details. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets  to serve as, or to go under, a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses,...

A very long tent band with decorative cotton fringe along its length.  Tent bands literally hold the outer coverings of the tent in place or may be used internally as decoration and to hang things from. They’re often associated with...

This very long band would be used to secure a load to a camel or horse. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications....

This long band with tassels and beads would add to the grandeur of a wedding ceremony. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and ‘bits’, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications....

Strapped across the front of the horses neck, this chest band would add garndeur to a wedding ceremony. Wool, cotton. early to mid 20th century Qashqai tribe of SW Persia Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor...