Camel Bag

NameBag

CultureBedouin

Place madeOman, Middle East, Asia

MediumSheep wool, madder dyed red with alum mordant

Dimensions32 11/16 × 33 7/16 in. (83 × 85 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2011.55.6

Object numberFA.2011.55.6

DescriptionThis camel bag is made of one piece of woven wool. To form the pockets, approx. 1/4 of the length is folded over on each side with the button hole stitch closing the side opening. The bag's centre openings are fringed geometric designs (stripes)