Camel knee pads W 0 - 75 Very fine silk cross-stitch on

Very fine silk cross-stitch on cotton and pretty beaded fringes go round 3 sides of this small bag which can easily also be a decorative item placed on a table or side board

slung over a pack animal

Size : 17 x 21 cms

Size: 46 x 29 cm

thousands of looms produced designs like this for elegant drawing rooms of Europe and America

Camel knee pads W 0 - 75 Very fine silk cross-stitch onThe camel has been described as a horse designed by a committee. Their knees may have some part in this sorry state of affairs. Camel knee pads are strictly for ceremonial occasions, typically a wedding. This rare pair is made of felted wool with plain material applique forming a simple pattern and various tassels and cords. Trappings include bands to secure saddles, head bands to anchor reigns and bits, blankets as what we call a saddle and many