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Atlantia · 18th June 2011, 09:06 PM

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

18th June 2011, 09:06 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	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