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Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €2,691     $2,921
£2,300
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
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A unique and beautiful pair of saddle-bags - 'khorjin' in Persian - made by a weaver of the Qashqa'i Darrehshureh tayefeh circa 1900. The weaving is referred to as 'moj' or twill-weave with double-interlocked tapestry technique in a design not unfamiliar with the tartan of the Highland Scottish clans. The weaver has inserted tufts of natural-dye wool on both faces of the khorjin, symbols of good-luck.

This is a truly fantastic example of a now, very rare type of khorjin, in near-mint condition.

Size: 1.07m x 0.80m (3' 6" x 2' 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag to the 1900s.

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SA1150761
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2221
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Description
A unique and beautiful pair of saddle-bags - 'khorjin' in Persian - made by a weaver of the Qashqa'i Darrehshureh tayefeh circa 1900.
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The weaving is referred to as 'moj' or twill-weave with double-interlocked tapestry technique in a design not unfamiliar with the tartan of the Highland Scottish clans.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The weaver has inserted tufts of natural-dye wool on both faces of the khorjin, symbols of good-luck.

This is a truly fantastic example of a now, very rare type of khorjin, in near-mint condition.

Size: 1.07m x 0.80m (3' 6" x 2' 7").

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150761
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2221
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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An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops.
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Archive I An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops.

Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops. View III
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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
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops.
Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-Bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1150761
An antique handwoven wool Qashqai saddle bag featuring a colourful plaid check pattern with tufted wool embellishments and integrated closure loops.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialHand-spun Wool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsPlaid grid pattern, tufted wool pompoms, woven closure loops, braided side ties
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 80 cm (31 in)

This antique Persian Qashqa'i Darrehshureh tribal saddle-bag, known as a khorjin, dates from 1900 and exemplifies traditional tribal textile arts. The piece is constructed from hand-spun wool dyed with natural pigments, employing a twill-weave with a double-interlocked tapestry technique. Its striking multicoloured palette displays vertical stripes in red, yellow, blue, green, and dark brown interwoven to create a plaid grid pattern resembling a tartan. Surface decoration includes tufted wool pompoms in contrasting hues of red, yellow, blue, and green dotted across the faces, alongside integrated woven closure loops and braided side ties along the edges. Measuring 107 cm high by 80 cm wide, the textile functions as a decorative wall hanging in contemporary interiors. It is suited for placement on a narrow wall space to introduce texture, pattern, and historic tribal craftmanship into living rooms, hallways, or studies. The near-mint condition textile retains its original structural elements, including the functional edge ties and secure border bindings, offering an authentic example of early twentieth-century Persian nomadic weaving.

FAQs

Qashqai saddle bags, known locally as khorjin, were handwoven by nomadic tribes in South-West Persia for transporting personal belongings and trade goods on horses, camels, or donkeys during seasonal migrations.

These functional textiles were crafted using hand-spun wool sourced from local sheep, dyed with natural plant and mineral extracts, and woven using flat-weave, kilim, or pile-knotted techniques, often finished with decorative wool tufts and woven closure loops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun yarn with subtle variations in thickness, natural dye abrash, structural loop-and-slot closure systems, and distinct geometric or checked patterns characteristic of specific nomadic sub-tribes.

Saddle bags can be mounted on display rods as woven wall hangings, draped over benches or sofa backs, framed inside shadow boxes, or adapted into decorative accent cushions.

Vacuum gently using a low-suction attachment without a rotary brush, keep the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional rug conservator for deep cleaning or maintenance.
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