869. an unpretentious Afghan chobi

869. Provenance: Afghanistan or Afghan refugee in NWFP, Pakistan

Size: 135 x 104 cm 

Age: circa 1990

Condition: Good. 

Notes: An attractive and undemanding hand-woven piece in a vaguely Caucasian style. Natural dyes, and good quality hand-spun wool. 'Chobi' means 'vegetable', referring to the natural dyestuffs.