Hi Ibrahiim,
Very interesting project!
I was recently examining an old Khanjar of similar style, with the sparse decoration on black background and I was suprised by the striking contrast with the scabbards where every millimetre is covered with wire stitching.
Could explain the significance of these 'simpler' (for want of a more correct word) scabbards?
Clearly a Sheikh could have any design he wished. Why not a fully embroidered silver one or even silver and gold?
Best
Gene
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