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Antique Khyzy (Khizi, Xızı) horse cover (chul), 19th century, Khyzy District (south of Shabran (Devechi), north west of Baku), Azerbaijan. Textile Museum of Canada


Object: Cover
Local Name: Zili
Place Made: Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district
Date: Late 19th century; 1870 - 1880
Dimensions: 94 cm x 105 cm
Materials: Wool; cotton
Techniques: Soumak

ID Number: T87.0370
Donor: Gift of Fred Braida
Textile Museum Canada