Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 produced an amazing variety of

produced an amazing variety of bags and trappings

1044 x 9 cm

This is a very old textile

The main front panel is embroidered with traditional Gujarati patterns

Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 produced an amazing variety ofThis 'chigh' or reed screen was found by our agent, Abbas Rahimi (see Nomads News), in Sanjav village in Western Persia. Reed screens rarely last more than a few decades in use but this one is in almost perfect condition, mainly because it was left unused for many years since the family who owned it had settled but kept hold of it. They are used in nomadic tents to divide the space for warmth and privacy. This is a rare example, having peacocks at