33 (previous number (collector's original number))
Accession number:
Acc.4812
Description:
Storage bag, khurj. Dark blue predominating with red and white. Has wide bands of saha weave in blue/white and blue/red. 'Weirjan near outer edges. Saha patterns are in solids, typical or northern style. Patch near top edge, using binding cloth. S-ply. Blue may be Indigo and red madder. Darkness of color suggests at least partial use of natural dye. Warp-faced weave with warp substitution. 12 EPI thread count per inch. Edges sewn together with rough chevron stitch in maroon. Tassels: 4 worn, tattered orange ones. Center seam handsomely sewn in faggotting stitches in blue, red, orange, and white blocks. Top edge crudely bound in print cloth on one side, totally worn out red over sewn in blue wool on the other side.
Donor:
Joy Hilden
Collection place:
Saudi Arabia
Verbatim coll. place:
Bought in Alkhobar, Panache gallery.
Culture or time period:
Bedouin
Collector:
Joy Hilden
Collection date:
1986
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bags (generic containers)
Function:
1.4 Transportation, 1.5 Household, and 1.9 Multiple Utility
Production date:
1970-80?
Accession date:
October 15, 2019
Department:
Asia (except western Russia)
Dimensions:
whole— width 40 inches and whole— length 43 inches