Camel chest band W 0 - 75 Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched

Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitched embroidery

Ceremonial Horse Cover

Azerbaijan

Note the impractically long decorative sleeves held together at the back

Camel chest band W 0 - 75 Cotton and mirrorwork finely stitchedFarshi 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 and camels, both functional and decorative, they're often highly elaborate with netting, multiple tassels, flat weave, thick pile weave, sumac technique, and many other techniques skilfully employed. The vast array