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60 X 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag
James Cohen Antique Carpets
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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60 X 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag

1900 - 1920
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Stunning colour in this late 19th or early 20th century West Persian saddlebag. The Kurds were famous for their ability to produce, and juxtapose, the richest natural dyes known to man, and this is what made their utilitarian objects so popular with collectors in the West. This is one of the most colourful bags of this type, with an extraordinary light blue, bright gold and rich coral red, coupled with the highly patinated wool that collectors are on the look out for. With the original back, crafted with a deceptively simple blend of similar colours and one contrasting, it is a superb piece of art.

Would make a fabulous pillow.

In excellent condition, full pile, the only repairs being circular, 'granny' style overcasting to protect the remains of the closure tabs

2'0" x 2'0"

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Saddlebag Face to the 1900s.

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SA1038887
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Description
Stunning colour in this late 19th or early 20th century West Persian saddlebag.
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The Kurds were famous for their ability to produce, and juxtapose, the richest natural dyes known to man, and this is what made their utilitarian objects so popular with collectors in the West.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

This is one of the most colourful bags of this type, with an extraordinary light blue, bright gold and rich coral red, coupled with the highly patinated wool that collectors are on the look out for. With the original back, crafted with a deceptively simple blend of similar colours and one contrasting, it is a superb piece of art.

Would make a fabulous pillow.

In excellent condition, full pile, the only repairs being circular, 'granny' style overcasting to protect the remains of the closure tabs

2'0" x 2'0"

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Kurdish Saddlebag Face to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1038887
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops.
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Archive I A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops.

60 x 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag

Archive II A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops. View II
Archive III A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops. View III
Archive IV A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops. View IV
Archive V A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops. View V
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Archive VII A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops. View VII
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A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops.
60 x 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag
Ref: SA1038887
A square antique Kurdish woven saddlebag face displaying geometric borders in blue, red, and yellow surrounding a central medallion with woven bottom loops.
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Kurdish saddlebags, traditionally known as khorjin, are hand-woven tribal textiles created by nomadic Kurdish weavers to transport goods across pack animals. These functional objects feature pile-woven fronts for durability and flat-woven backs, often displaying distinct tribal geometric motifs.

Traditional Kurdish saddlebags are constructed entirely from hand-spun wool dyed using natural vegetable and plant sources. The front panels feature hand-knotted wool pile on a wool warp and weft, while woven loops along the edge were used to secure the bag closed during transit.

Authentic antique Kurdish textiles are identified by their thick wool foundations, saturated naturally dyed colour palettes featuring deep blues and madder reds, and geometric iconography. Structural details like natural abrash colour variations and hand-bound edges are key indicators of nomadic origin.

Antique saddlebag faces are frequently mounted and framed as textile art or displayed directly as decorative wall hangings. Alternatively, designers often convert these durable woven panels into custom accent cushions for armchairs or sofas to introduce colour and texture.

Vacuum the wool textile gently without using a rotating beater bar to prevent damage to the fibres. Position the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialist cleaning.
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