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Saddle Cover
Saddle covers were a prominent product of Senneh weaving, and the Herati pattern, seen here in the bottom corners, was a common motif. The leather bound slits in the black field are for the saddle's cantle and pommel. Paintings of horses with saddle covers appear in Persian miniatures as early as the 14th century. This particular cover has a date on it of 1295 AH (1878 AD), and an inscription that has been tentatively translated as "Allah is the Prophet." Completely woven in pile, this cover would have provided a comfortable cushion for the rider. Cotton warp and weft, wool pile
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