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Pair of Early Flatware Caucasian Donkey Bags
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Pair of Early Flatware Caucasian Donkey Bags

19th century
Sold 14 May 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Here is a pair of collectable, 19th century saddlebags. Handwoven with natural dyes, these are a rare pair that are highly desirable amongst collectors. In very good condition, with the original backs (which are often removed or too damaged to be saved) and at an attractive price. A deep wash would significantly improve the colour.

Each measures approximately 44 x 56cm or 1'5" x 1'10"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated these Caucasian Flatweave Donkey Bags to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
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56cm (22.05")
Width
44cm (17.32")
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SA1140396
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Here is a pair of collectable, 19th century saddlebags. Handwoven with natural dyes, these are a rare pair that are highly desirable amongst collectors.
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In very good condition, with the original backs (which are often removed or too damaged to be saved) and at an attractive price.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

A deep wash would significantly improve the colour.

Each measures approximately 44 x 56cm or 1'5" x 1'10"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated these Caucasian Flatweave Donkey Bags to the 1870s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140396
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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Archive I A pair of early flatweave Caucasian donkey bags featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, navy blue, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Early Flatware Caucasian Donkey Bags

Archive II A pair of early flatweave Caucasian donkey bags featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, navy blue, and cream. View II
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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A pair of early flatweave Caucasian donkey bags featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, navy blue, and cream.
Pair of Early Flatware Caucasian Donkey Bags
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A pair of early flatweave Caucasian donkey bags featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, navy blue, and cream.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Diamond borders, Repeated cruciforms
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 44 cm (17 in)

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Caucasian donkey bags are utilitarian woven containers crafted by nomadic and village tribes in the Caucasus region, traditionally used as pack animal panniers for transporting goods.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, often employing flatweave (kilim) or soumak techniques with natural plant and insect dyes.

Authenticity is identified through genuine wear patterns, hand-spun wool irregularities, natural dye variations, and traditional tribal geometric motifs specific to the Caucasian region.

They can be framed as textile art, used as decorative pillow covers, or displayed on low surfaces to add ethnic texture, colour, and historical depth to modern spaces.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and keeping the wool clean and dry to deter moth damage.
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