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An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
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A most unusual pair of Qashqa'i tribal saddle-bags - sadly split - made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province circa 1900. Particularly interesting and attractive is the depiction of stylised deer or gazelle in the main ivory border, something I haven't seen before.

Both bags are in good condition with original plain-weave backs and on each face, a lovely array of beautiful, warm colours with soft, glossy wool. Within the red central lozenge of each bag, is depicted the Qashqa'i emblem which I was told when I spent several months with the tribe back in the early 1970s, symbolised a scorpion.

The price quoted is for the pair but I am prepared to sell each bag separately, if one only was required.

Size of each bag: 62 x 57cm (2' 0" x 1' 10").

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Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
57cm (22.44")
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Antique Qashqai Saddle Bags to the 1900s.

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A most unusual pair of Qashqa'i tribal saddle-bags - sadly split - made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province circa 1900.
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Particularly interesting and attractive is the depiction of stylised deer or gazelle in the main ivory border, something I haven't seen before.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory.
fig 1. An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Both bags are in good condition with original plain-weave backs and on each face, a lovely array of beautiful, warm colours with soft, glossy wool. Within the red central lozenge of each bag, is depicted the Qashqa'i emblem which I was told when I spent several months with the tribe back in the early 1970s, symbolised a scorpion.

The price quoted is for the pair but I am prepared to sell each bag separately, if one only was required.

Size of each bag: 62 x 57cm (2' 0" x 1' 10").

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Antique Qashqai Saddle Bags to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179894
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/QSB
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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Archive I A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory.

An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-bags, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory. View II
Archive III A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory. View III
Archive IV A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory. View IV
Archive V A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory. View V
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A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory.
An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-Bags, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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A pair of square hand-woven wool Qashqai saddlebag faces featuring central geometric diamond medallions surrounded by borders of stylised animal figures in terracotta red, navy blue, and ivory.
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Khorjin, or saddle bags, were woven by the nomadic Qashqai people of South-West Persia to transport household goods and belongings on pack animals during seasonal migrations.

They are constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation threads, coloured with plant and mineral dyes to produce rich, durable tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted wool construction, subtle natural colour variations known as abrash, and specific tribal motifs such as stylised birds, goats, and latch-hook medallions.

These woven panels can be mounted inside custom frames as decorative wall art, draped over wooden furniture, or filled to serve as textured accent cushions.

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