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In its complete form, this field design is a lattice consisting of octagonal shapes on either a diagonal or horizontal plain.
A prominent hooked motif in this configuration is always seen within the octagon.
Squares are symmetrically interspersed between the octagons.
A decorative motif of some type is placed within each square.
The ground color of the field is a deep indigo.
The design is usually seen on the front or face of saddlebags (khorjins).
The dimensions of a chanteh* are, of course, quite small.
So, the weaver excerpted a segment of the larger rendering and used it as her field design.
The border design consists of multi-colored serrated stars on an ivory ground.
Small secondary motifs are inserted between the stars.
These elements and the ivory ground are traditional for this design group.
A simple stripe in indigo and madder red frames the field; these colors are a smart visual contrast to the ivory border ground.
Khamseh weavings of this group have several common characteristics that are useful for purposes of attribution.
There is countering in the extra-weft wrapping. This results in a herringbone effect on the surface even when the plain weave is quite fine.
The back panel is a simple plain weave and is traditionally in a solid madder red.
The colors are from natural dye sources. They are bold, deeply saturated and assertive. In this example, there are eleven different colors.
Condition: Nearly perfect. There is some minor wear to the side wrappings.
Handle: Moderately supple. |
