Kazár Bazár

24/08/2026

24/08/2026

14/08/2026

Pattern is usable for V-VIIIth century reconstructions

Width of the material: 105 cm
Pattern repeat: 21 cm
Medallion diameter: 20 cm
100% silk

https://kazarbazar.com/winged-horses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's description of the original object:

"The horses alternate facing left and right, with outstretched wings and knotted tails. Each wears a pearl band with fluttering ribbons around the neck, a ball-and-crescent headdress supported by a shaft, and ankle fillets. The roundels’ pearl border is interrupted at the top, bottom, and sides by concentric squares. In the background, stylized blossoming trees are flanked by floral elements enclosed in a motif with a rounded top.

This textile motif is typically Sasanian and similar patterns appear on the rock reliefs of Taq-i Bustan, Iran. Winged horses are also featured on Sasanian metalwork and stamp seals, and the ball-and-crescent headdress is comparable to royal crowns depicted on Sasanian coins. Sasanian textiles were exported throughout the ancient world and their manufacture and iconography reflect the artistic transformations and adaptations that occurred along the Silk Road. Their major centers of production, however, remain unknown."

The winged horses silk motif is a great example of the Hellenistic culture that reached the Near and the Far East where the original Pegasus gained new Eastern features like the ribbons and pearl roundels.

01/08/2026

🌿 This Saturday, we're excited to spend the day with our wonderful customers at the Wolin Festival! 💚

Stop by the Kazar Bazar stand, say hello, and enjoy the festival with us. We can't wait to see you!

31/07/2026

Moments in the Kazar Bazar tent - Wolin 2026.

Our third day here - two more to go!

30/07/2026

Day 2 at Wolin! ⚔️

Kazar Bazar is open and fully stocked with our biggest collection of historical silks yet, plus an amazing selection of Viking Age books from Project Forlǫg with Tomas Vlasatý.

📍 Find us next to the children's playground inside the fortress.

Come say hello, browse our collection, and talk history. See you at Wolin! 🛡️

29/07/2026

🚩 Kazar Bazar is officially open at the Wolin Festival! ⛺

This year, we've brought the largest and most diverse collection of historical silks in Kazar Bazar's history. Whether you're looking for authentic fabrics for your next project or simply want to admire the beauty of silks, we've got something special waiting for you.

📚 Once again, we've joined forces with Tomas Vlasatý from Project Forlǫg, who has brought an outstanding selection of books on Viking Age archaeology and history.

📍 You'll find us in our usual spot—next to the children's playground inside the fortress.

Come by, browse our wares, talk history, ask questions, or just stop in for a chat. We'd love to see you!

See you at Wolin! ⚔️🛡️

22/07/2026

📢 Dear Customers!

This weekend we're setting off for Poland to attend the legendary Wolin Festival of Vikings and Slavs! ⚔️

If you've been thinking about ordering silk from us, now is the perfect time. This Friday is the last day we'll be able to pack and ship orders before we leave, and all packages placed in time will be sent out that day.

After Friday, we'll be away for 10 days, bringing our entire stock with us to the festival. During this time, we won't be able to prepare or ship any orders.

🛍️ Good news: Our webshop will remain open, and you're welcome to place your orders as usual. Just keep in mind that shipping will be slightly delayed until we return.

If you're coming to Wolin, be sure to stop by and say hello—we'd love to see you there! 😊

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. See you in Wolin!