Very rare and extremely fine Tunisian Indigo Woman's ‘Realm Bakhnoug’ (worn draped over the head and shoulders as a mantle). Late 19th Century. This finely woven piece, featuring intricate and decorative motifs along the sides, at the ends and centrally along the weave, was woven vertically - but worn lengthways, with the centrally-placed decoration displayed at the back. Woven with Indigo-dyed wool thread and natural / undyed ivory-colour cotton thread. This Realm Bakhnoug is an excellent indigo-dyed example from the Dahar mountain area. Similar items can be seen in the Renate Anna Menzel collection at The British Museum. See similar Item in Hali 185 Page 90. Size 190 cms x 105 cms. (75 ins x 41 ins). Please note: this Lot can be viewed in person at The Oriental Rug Gallery Ltd 82 Wey Hill, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 1HS in the UK by Appointment Only - 10am to 4pm from 22nd to 24th of May inclusive, and will ship from this UK address.

Some damaged at the sides One repaired small split at on side All the field in very good condition