1. Jaf Bagface

1. Jaf Bagface 2nd half 19th century 80cm x 56cm

The corrupt field design of the normally precisely drawn Jaf is immediately obvious and also very charming. We ask ourselves 'What happened here?' and it is a good question. What did happen here? Did the mother let her novice daughter weave unattended? Or was the mother herself in a playful mood? Even in the diamonds that are mis-shapen there lies a great deal of skill: The colours chosen are bright and clear, the wool uniformly excellent, the shape and size of the knots absolutely regular only the design has gone haywire! The twin to this piece (see last plate) is woven more or less regularly, in comparison to this one, but still has a quirky drawing.We may never know exactly why this excellent Jaf finished as it did, but it is a continuing delight today and will be for many more years to come.

Colours: 9