Two Shahsavan soumac bagfaces and a Shasavan soumac bag, South Caucasus

One exhibited Chicago, Mideast Meets Midwest: Ethnographic Rugs from Midwest Collections, Chicago Rug Society in conjuntion with ACOR II, 1994

One published Stone, Peter E., Mideast Meets Midwest: Ethnographic Rugs from Midwest Collections, Chicago, 1994

1ft. 11in. by 1ft. 11in. With minor surface abrasions and partially oxidized dark browns. Sides overcast and now with minor losses to selvages. left side with minor restitching. One end with minor partial outer guard stripe, now secured with clot tape sewn on reverse. 1ft. 9in. by 1ft. 5in. With surface abrasions and partially oxidized medium browns. Scattered spot stains and surface dirt, now hardened in a few areas - recommend cleaning. Some minor slits. Sides with abrasions and losses to selvages. End complete. 2ft. by 1ft. 10in. With minor surface abrasions and partially oxidized dark browns. A few minor slits. Upper end guardborder with two small holes - probably moth damage. Back with some small holes. Sides original, upper end with flatwoven finish folded under and sewn, lower end with minor fraying and three small holes.
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