1864 Antique Tunisian Bakhnoug Shawl - Textile Art Masterpiece

Antique Tunisian Bakhnoug Shawl

Spectacular geometric and abstract motifs. They form an alphabet through which declarations of belonging, of faith and messages of goodwill and hope are expressed.

Chenini Vilage, Tunisia

Chenini is an ancient settlement perched high on a hilltop ridge that was used mainly as a fortified granary by the local Berber Nomads.

Mid 1900s

216 x 93 cm

These textiles are very important to the family and so rarely available commercially.

Fine dense borders and end panels. The back is much darker than the faded front.

The back wool, with years of usage has a fluffy feel - somewhat like pattu.

Softened with usage. Has signs of usage - faded unevenly in a way that enhances the look trmeendously. Condition is not perfect - very minor imperfections.

LITERATURE EXAMPLE: A similar example may be seen in 'North African Textile' by Spring & Hudson on page 63

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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