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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Tasselled Hand Woven
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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Tasselled Hand Woven

1920 - 1940
Sold 7 May 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a beautiful woollen bag face cushion dating from the early 20th Century. The large hand woven bag face has a characterful double prayer temple design in shades of indigo, coral and soft green. The reverse of the bag face is a colour striped kelim and it has a fabulous coloured tufted and buttoned tassel along one side.

This attractive and very useful cushion measures 94 cms by 45 cms.

This is one of several bag face cushions we have listed as shown in the last photograph, please see our other listings.

UK insured delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136263
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a beautiful woollen bag face cushion dating from the early 20th Century.
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The large hand woven bag face has a characterful double prayer temple design in shades of indigo, coral and soft green.
Rams Head Antiques

The reverse of the bag face is a colour striped kelim and it has a fabulous coloured tufted and buttoned tassel along one side.

fig 1. An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge.
fig 1. Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Tasselled Hand Woven

This attractive and very useful cushion measures 94 cms by 45 cms.

This is one of several bag face cushions we have listed as shown in the last photograph, please see our other listings.

UK insured delivery is £12

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion to the 1930s.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136263
Rams Head Antiques
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Archive I An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Tasselled Hand Woven

Archive II An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View VI
Archive VII An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge. View VII
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Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge.
Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Tasselled Hand Woven
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An antique rectangular handwoven tribal bag face cushion featuring geometric patterns in rich red and dark tones, adorned with elaborate multicoloured tassels along the bottom edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCushions & Pillows
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric tribal patterns, Hand-knotted hanging tassels, Flatweave kilim structure, Symmetrical central medallions
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

A tribal bag face is the decorative front portion of a nomadic storage sack, traditionally handwoven by tribal groups for utilitarian purposes such as carrying possessions or grain, which is later repurposed into cushions.

These pieces are typically constructed using handspun sheeps wool dyed with natural pigments, employing traditional flatweave techniques like kilim or soumak, often finished with hand-knotted tassels.

Authenticity is identified by the presence of natural dyes, irregularities in the weave indicating hand craftsmanship, handspun wool characteristics, and genuine wear consistent with age and historical use.

This type of cushion works well to add texture, colour, and historical depth to neutral sofas or armchairs, bridging contemporary minimalist designs with eclectic or bohemian aesthetics.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming with low suction through a mesh screen to protect fibres, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent colour fade, and professional specialist dry cleaning only when strictly necessary.
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