Antique Woven Camel Saddle Bag inky glaze but this whale design I

but this whale design I believe was by far the loveliest

which measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 3/4 inches tall

It features a large flower on the lid with a decorative border

but despite  attempting to come off fierce

calm grace

Antique Woven Camel Saddle Bag inky glaze but this whale design IThis piece I believe is a portion of an antique Middle Eastern camel saddle bag, which, as may be obvious, would have been used for traveling on camelback. Quite heavy for its size, this is truly an exquisitely woven piece, made with a wool weft on a cotton warp. The colors are vivid and the design I think just beautiful, with triangles comprised of triangles and diamonds of diamonds. The reverse side, which tells the story of its making, is pretty