1769 Old Tunisian Bakhnoug Shawl - Textile Art Masterpiece AUCTION #6B Some Soiling and water stains

Some Soiling and water stains from age and usage

Jatripattis were done by reed pens and had bold lines

when transport across cities was difficult

Managing equal distances along the length of the parallel lines adds to the complexity of the planning at the time of tie-ing the threads prior to dyeing

1769 Old Tunisian Bakhnoug Shawl - Textile Art Masterpiece AUCTION #6B Some Soiling and water stainsBakhnoug Wool Wedding Shawl with fabulous jewel like colors Faded unevenly. This can be seen in the shots of the whole textile taken from a distance. This adds to the character of the textile. Spectacular geometric and abstract motifs. They form an alphabet through which declarations of belonging, of faith and messages of goodwill and hope are expressed. Chenini Vilage, Tunisia Chenini is an ancient settlement perched high on a hilltop ridge that was