Ceremonial animal trapping W 150 - 215 Eastern Anatolia

Eastern Anatolia

The circle and pin secure a corner of the dress

Not only are the traditional bags a reflection of the material culture of the tribes of the Persiaian Plateau

from which there may have been hanging decorative tassels

Arranged around the neck of a camel

Ceremonial animal trapping W 150 - 215 Eastern AnatoliaThis long band with tassels and beads would add to the grandeur of a wedding ceremony. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and bits, blankets as what we call a saddle and many other applications. They are made for horses, mules, donkeys and camels and are both functional and decorative. They might be highly elaborate and impressive, with netting, multiple tassles, flat weave, thick pile weave, sumac technique, and