Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 The main front panel is

The main front panel is embroidered with traditional Gujarati patterns

Handwoven fine old Qashqai saddle-bag

with set glass stones

Camel knee pads are strictly for ceremonial occasions

Chigh 530 x 170 cms W 0 - 75 The main front panel isThis 'chigh' or reed screen was found by our agent, Abbas Rahimi (see Nomads News), in Sanjav village in Western Persia. Reed screens rarely last more than a few decades in use but this one is in almost perfect condition, mainly because it was left unused for many years since the family who owned it had settled but kept hold of it. They are used in nomadic tents to divide the space for warmth and privacy. This is a rare example, having peacocks at