Tuareg Pad for Camel Saddle

Sunbursts in green and red march along both ends, and the corners stretch out like wings.

This pad for camel saddle is Tuareg and dates to the 20th century. It is applique leather and cotton. Tuareg leather workers are known for appliqued and cut leather in bold geometric patterns, made for saddles, bags and cushions. A smooth dark field fills the center, with rows of mint-green triangles inlaid with red circles at top and bottom. At each end, rust-colored panels extend into points and arches, trimmed in green. Small patches of repair or stitching dot the edges. It is 35.5 inches wide and 49 long.

It was built for travel, and it looks the part.