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Early Tribal Khamseh Bag Face. Khorjin Saddle Bag Face Rug. 3rd Quarter 19th Century.
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Early Tribal Khamseh Bag Face. Khorjin Saddle Bag Face Rug. 3rd Quarter 19th Century.

19th century
Description

A charming early khamseh bag face with the pecking chickens.

Good range of soft subtle colours including a green.

Has good age and charm to be hung on a wall or decorate furniture as you please.

1 foot 10 inches by 2 foot 9 inches. 56cm X 84cm. At widest points. All woollen construction.

Cheaply priced for an early one !

Many more antique south west persian tribal rugs,bags,chuvals,etc on website not listed here.

Cab 620

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Bag Face to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08594293
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Slotted closure band at top edge: original tribal saddlebag face for nomadic transport.
Wool foundation on the reverse: village weaving before the introduction of cotton warps.
Natural plant dyes with gentle abrash: yarn colouring before synthetic aniline dyes spread.
Stylised cockerel motifs on dark indigo ground: traditional Khamseh confederacy pattern.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084899
Dealers Internal Reference
CAB 620
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
A charming early khamseh bag face with the pecking chickens.

Good range of soft subtle colours including a green.

Has good age and charm to be hung on a wall or decorate furniture as you please.

1 foot 10 inches by 2 foot 9 inches. 56cm X 84cm. At widest points. All woollen construction.

Cheaply priced for an early one !

Many more antique south west persian tribal rugs,bags,chuvals,etc on website not listed here.

Cab 620

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Khamseh Bag Face to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08594293
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Slotted closure band at top edge: original tribal saddlebag face for nomadic transport.
Wool foundation on the reverse: village weaving before the introduction of cotton warps.
Natural plant dyes with gentle abrash: yarn colouring before synthetic aniline dyes spread.
Stylised cockerel motifs on dark indigo ground: traditional Khamseh confederacy pattern.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084899
Dealers Internal Ref
CAB 620
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre.
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Archive I A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre.

Early Tribal Khamseh Bag Face. Khorjin Saddle Bag Face Rug. 3rd Quarter 19th Century.

Archive II A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre. View XIV
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United Kingdom

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A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre.
Early Tribal Khamseh Bag Face. Khorjin Saddle Bag Face Rug. 3rd quarter 19th Century.
Ref: SA1084899
A 19th-century Khamseh hand-knotted wool bag face featuring stylised bird motifs framed by intricate geometric borders in navy blue, terracotta, and ochre.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourNavy Blue & Terracotta
  • MotifsStylised bird motifs, Slotted closure loops, Geometric rosette borders
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This early Persian tribal Khamseh bag face dates to the third quarter of the 19th century, specifically around 1870. Constructed entirely from wool, the rug presents a soft, subtle palette incorporating navy blue, terracotta, and ochre, alongside green accents. The central field depicts rows of stylised birds, commonly referred to as pecking chickens, framed by intricate geometric rosette borders and a woven band of slotted closure loops across the top edge. The textile measures 56 cm high by 84 cm wide with a 0.5 cm depth. Well-suited for decorative placement within a home, the piece can be hung directly on a wall or draped over furniture to add a traditional tribal element to interior spaces. The wool construction and visible age provide an authentic rustic character, making it a versatile small rug for living areas or studies.

FAQs

A Khamseh Khorjin bag face is a hand-woven textile panel originating from the nomadic tribes of the Khamseh Confederacy in Southern Persia. Originally crafted as one face of a dual saddlebag used for transport and storage, these panels feature geometric motifs and stylised animal figures.

These textiles were hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation. Dyes were derived from organic plant and mineral sources, resulting in saturated terracotta reds, deep indigo blues, and warm ochre tones.

Authentic 19th-century examples display natural dyes with subtle abrash colour shifts, slight hand-spun yarn variations, and flexible wool foundations. Functional features such as integrated woven closure loops along the upper edge further confirm authentic nomadic usage.

Small tribal textiles function effectively as wall art when mounted or framed, adding textural interest and historic depth to neutral walls. They may also be displayed across tabletops or credenzas to introduce subtle geometric patterns and rich tones.

Keep the wool away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a beater bar. Professional cleaning should only be performed by conservators experienced in antique hand-dyed textiles.
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