Mid century Afghani Jajim featuring multiple strips sewn together horizontally with a pattern of alternating stripes in yellow, navy, crimson and a bright white attained by using cotton. The stripes are rendered with both stepped and serrated edges.  Very versatile textile, can work as a rug, wall hanging, or throw. Initially intended for use in a tent as a divider, to cover belongings, as a sofreh or potentially all of these and more.

Mid Century Uzbek Jajim - 6'4 x 11'6

Regular price $1,750.00 Sale

This jajim was woven by the Uzbek people of Northern Afghanistan during the middle of the 20th century.

It features multiple strips sewn together horizontally with a pattern of alternating stripes in yellow, navy, crimson, and a bright white attained by using cotton. The stripes are rendered with both stepped and serrated edges.  This very versatile textile can work as a rug, wall hanging, or throw. Initially intended for use in a tent as a divider, to cover belongings, as a sofreh, or potentially all of these and more. 

In very good condition. This example was published in the book "Flatwoven Rugs of the World".

 

Size: 6'5" x 11'6" [2m x 3.5m]

Age: Mid Century

Country of Origin: Afghanistan

Type of Rug: Jajim

Material: Wool with cotton accents

Pile Height: Flatwoven

Condition: Very Good

Provenance: The Collection of Valerie Justin

 

BK2170

 

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