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Mid-20th Century Wool Baknough ‘Woman's head covering’ Berber People, Libya

About the Item

Mid-20th century Wool Baknough (Woman's head covering) Berber People, Libya This wool baknough is most likely from Libya, although similar pieces have been attributed to Tunisia; it was purchased from a very knowledgeable textile dealer on Djerba Island. The supplemental cotton patterns are sewn with cotton thread unevenly dyed with indigo, which can be clearly seen in the detail photos below. The last photo is the back side of the piece, which shows how skillfully the patterns are stitched. It has a very fluid hand and there is such a twist in the wool that it barely wrinkles. There are circular areas of henna along the fringed edges, which can be barely seen, and it makes the entire area a little redder than the field. There is a native repair on the lower edge, obviously made for strength rather than invisibility, indicating that it was used after the repair. A textile conservator can repair the tear so that it can barely be detected; this can be arranged if desired. There is one small hole near the right end centre. Measure: 44" to 52" (195 to 132 cm) high by 74" (91.5 cm) long.

Dimensions:

Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 74 in (187.96 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Style:

Tribal (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Cotton,Wool,Woven

Place of Origin:

Libya

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

Second Half of the 20th Century

Condition:

Repaired: There is a native repair on the lower edge, obviously made for strength rather than invisibility, indicating that it was used after the repair. A textile conservator can repair the tear so that it can barely be detected; this can be arranged. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. There is one small hole near the right end center.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: ZK#01321stDibs: LU1778212125061

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