Christopher and Angela Legge Oriental Carpets
Antique ShahSavan Jajim
(c. 1880 Persian Azerbaijan)
Medium
Wool
Signed/Inscribed/Dated
19th century
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Width
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186.00cm wide
[73.23 inches wide]
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Height
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222.00cm high
[87.40 inches high]
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Condition
Excellent condition
Description / Expertise
Jajims were woven in a continuous length on a narrow loom and then cut and sewn together to make covers for sleeping quilts (Lahafs) and stove covers (Rukorsis). The best examples have wonderful colours and a powerful visual impact.
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