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1780 Vintage Undyed White Bakhnoug Shawl
Vintage Bakhnoug Wool Shawl with undyed wool
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Rare handwoven shawl / blanket with geometric and abstract motifs
The wool of the base cloth is not dyed. Meant for unmarried girls.
This blanket is thick and heavy.
Chenini Vilage, Tunisia
Age: Estimated to be 60-65 years old
These textiles are very important to the family and so rarely available commercially.
A few holes present. Mild stained patch on one corner
LITERATURE EXAMPLE: A similar example may be seen in 'North African Textile' by Spring & Hudson on page 63
The Metropolitan Museum UNDYED WOOL Bakhnug example: Link
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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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