The other depicts delicate flowers. Graphically, the WTG example of the second type of shadda is enhanced by a single flower in the lower right corner. Many collectors might praise the spontaneity of this single white flower floating in a sea of color as an individualistic expression of a master weaver. We learn, however, that such praise would be misplaced. The inclusion of the single white flower is part of the required design in this group, made by Azeris using extra-weft wrapping.
Horse cover, silk.
The Textile Museum, Washington, DC 1979.35.3, Arthur D. Jenkins Collection. Several other covers are displayed. Among these is one sille chul or horse cover from the TM's holdings, Figure 1. Covers such as these were made by Azeris to be used only for festive or ceremonial occasions. This finely woven example must have been made for a person of status.