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Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €644     $699
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century
Description

The natural ivory-wool ground of this Afshar half saddle-bag, contains stylised roses surrounded by a main border depicting stylised camels.

The bag, made circa 1880, which was once, one half of a pair of double saddle-bags, has long lost its partner, although this half bag is complete with its madder-red plain-weave back with slits and lappits at the top.

Size: 63cm x 67cm (2' 1" x 2' 2").

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Afshar Saddlebag Face to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1027486
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/AFSHAR
Dealers Notes

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Description
The natural ivory-wool ground of this Afshar half saddle-bag, contains stylised roses surrounded by a main border depicting stylised camels.

The bag, made circa 1880, which was once, one half of a pair of double saddle-bags, has long lost its partner, although this half bag is complete with its madder-red plain-weave back with slits and lappits at the top.

Size: 63cm x 67cm (2' 1" x 2' 2").

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Afshar Saddlebag Face to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1027486
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/AFSHAR
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge.
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Archive I A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge.

Antique Saddle-bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir Region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Archive II A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge. View II
Archive III A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge. View III
Archive IV A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge. View IV
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge.
Antique Saddle-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir region, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Ref: SA1027486
A square antique woven wool saddlebag face featuring stylised red floral rosettes on an ivory ground with an indigo blue geometric border and braided loops along the top edge.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCrimson Red, Indigo Blue, Ivory
  • MotifsFloral rosettes, geometric borders, braided woven loops
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 67 cm (26 in)

This antique Afshar half saddle-bag, originating from the Bardsir region of Kerman Province in Southern Persia and dating to 1880, belongs to the Persian Tribal textile tradition. The square piece consists of a natural ivory wool ground displaying stylised red floral rosettes, enclosed by an indigo blue geometric border, with braided woven loops lining the top edge. The textile measures 63 cm high and 67 cm wide. Homeowners today typically hang or mount such tribal rugs and textiles on interior walls as decorative wall art within eclectic or boho-inspired living spaces, studies, or hallways to showcase traditional hand-knotted craftsmanship and cultural heritage.

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An Afshar saddlebag face, traditionally known as a khorjin panel, is a hand-woven pile textile created by nomadic Afshar tribes in southern Persia. These panels originally formed the decorative front of double bags used for transport and storage across the Kerman province.

These textiles are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool or cotton foundation. The yarns are dyed using natural vegetable and plant extracts, resulting in saturated indigo blues, madder reds, and soft ivory tones.

Authentic Afshar pieces are characterised by a depressed warp structure, dense hand-knotted pile, and distinct geometric or stylised floral motifs such as rosettes and palmettes. The reverse side typically displays natural irregularities in tension and dye typical of nomadic loom weaving.

Tribal bag faces can be mounted and framed as textured wall art, fashioned into decorative accent cushions, or draped over furniture to add colour and historical structure. Their geometric patterns complement eclectic, bohemian, and traditional design schemes.

Preserve the wool fibres by keeping the piece out of direct sunlight and maintaining a dry environment to prevent moth damage. Lightly vacuum with a brush attachment or surface sweep, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water.
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