Saddle Blanket

Item number 1376/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Multi-coloured saddle cover constructed of wool cut pile textile and decorated with a large octagonal tribal symbol, surrounded by multiple rows of border designs. Roughly square in shape, but with two adjacent corners cut off at 45-degree angles to accommodate the shape of the back of the saddle. There is a 16 cm slit at the opposite end, close to the edge. Side edges are selvage; front and back edges are turned once and secured with a coarse running stitch.

History Of Use

Used to cover a saddle to provide comfort to the rider. The slit at the front of the piece accommodates the horn of the saddle. Used for transportation.