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Antique Half-saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Half-saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Description

The stylised 'scorpion' depicted on an attractive ivory central lozenge send a powerful message to live scorpions - keep off!! Whilst living with the Qashqa'i back in the early 1970s, I remember an elderly Qashqa'i woman explaining to me that weaving scorpions into their rugs and bags was to ward off live scorpions! I can say that sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't!!

This extremely attractive half saddle-bag was made by the Ard Kapan taifeh of the Qashqa'i confederation towards the end of the nineteenth century and is in excellent condition.

Size: 56cm x 56cm (1' 10" x 1' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

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

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SA1144368
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BM2203
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Description
The stylised 'scorpion' depicted on an attractive ivory central lozenge send a powerful message to live scorpions - keep off!! Whilst living with the Qashqa'i back in the early 1970s, I remember an elderly Qashqa'i woman explaining to me that weaving scorpions into their rugs and bags was to ward off live scorpions! I can say that sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't!!
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This extremely attractive half saddle-bag was made by the Ard Kapan taifeh of the Qashqa'i confederation towards the end of the nineteenth century and is in excellent condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 56cm x 56cm (1' 10" x 1' 10").

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144368
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2203
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 Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool.
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Archive I A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool.

Antique Half-saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View II
Archive III A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View III
Archive IV A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View IV
Archive V A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View V
Archive VI A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View VI
Archive VII A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool. View VII
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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
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool.
Antique Half-Saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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A square antique Persian Qashqai saddlebag face with geometric diamond medallions in deep navy blue, ivory, and terracotta wool.
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A khorjin, or saddlebag face, is a hand-woven pile or flat-weave textile created by nomadic tribes in South-West Persia to carry goods across pack animals. The decorative front panels were frequently separated from the central bridge and retained as individual collectable textiles or wall decorations.

These textiles are typically hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft structure. The yarn is tinted using traditional plant-based and mineral dyes, resulting in rich, lightfast colours such as indigo blue, madder red, and natural ivory.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted asymmetrical or symmetrical construction, natural dye variation known as abrash, and distinct tribal iconography such as latch-hooks, stepped diamonds, and stylized animal or floral symbols. The wool foundation and hand-bound selvages further indicate genuine nomadic origin.

A saddlebag face can be custom framed or mounted as textile wall art, placed as a small accent mat, or converted into a structured floor cushion to introduce historic texture, deep tone, and geometric pattern into contemporary spaces.

Display the weaving away from direct sunlight to minimize dye fading, and vacuum gently without using a rotary brush attachment. For spills, spot clean immediately with cold water and mild neutral detergent, and seek professional care from an oriental rug specialist for deep cleaning.
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