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Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Star and Octagon Design, Complete with Back Circa 1880. (2 of a Pair)
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Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Star and Octagon Design, Complete with Back Circa 1880. (2 of a Pair)

19th century
Sold 5 December 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 2ft 1in x 2ft 4in (63 x 70cm). Face size.

Antique Baluch saddle bag with plain weave back. Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

The saddle bag is of well known 'star and octagon' design. The field is filled with many tribal design elements. The bag is complete with its original plain weave back, this is decorated with bands of weft work. The bag has been opened for display.

The saddle bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. There is some corrosion.

The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: R-1126. (This is a pair to item number R-1125).

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Saddle Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA431332
Dealers Internal Reference
R-1126
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Description
Size: 2ft 1in x 2ft 4in (63 x 70cm). Face size.

Antique Baluch saddle bag with plain weave back. Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

The saddle bag is of well known 'star and octagon' design. The field is filled with many tribal design elements. The bag is complete with its original plain weave back, this is decorated with bands of weft work. The bag has been opened for display.

fig 1. A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream.
fig 1. Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Star and Octagon Design, Complete with Back Circa 1880. (2 of a Pair)

The saddle bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. There is some corrosion.

The bag face has been hand washed and is ready for display.

Stock Number: R-1126. (This is a pair to item number R-1125).

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Saddle Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA431332
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1126
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A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Star and Octagon Design, Complete with Back Circa 1880. (2 of a Pair)

Archive II A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. View II
Archive III A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. View III
Archive IV A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. View IV
Archive V A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream. View V
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A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream.
ANTIQUE BALUCH SADDLE BAG, STAR AND OCTAGON DESIGN, COMPLETE WITH BACK CIRCA 1880. (2 OF A PAIR)
Ref: SA431332
A flat-lay photograph of a square antique Baluch saddle bag featuring a geometric star and octagon pattern in red, navy, and cream.
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  • ObjectTextiles and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed and Navy
  • MotifsStar and octagon medallions, Geometric border patterns, Stylised floral motifs
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Baluch saddle bags, often referred to as khorjin, are utilitarian woven items traditionally produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic Baluchi tribes inhabiting the borders of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. These double-sided bags were originally utilised for transporting personal belongings and household goods during seasonal migrations.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces are hand-knotted and hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the flatweave foundation. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects were traditionally utilised to create the rich colour palette, predominantly featuring deep indigos, madder reds, and earthy browns.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the quality of the wool, the presence of natural organic dyes, characteristic tribal motifs such as stars, octagons, and tree-of-life patterns, and the tight, dense weave structure typical of nineteenth-century nomadic production.

These versatile pieces can be displayed mounted and framed as wall art, utilised as distinctive tabletop textiles, or integrated into eclectic and traditional room schemes to introduce rich texture, geometric pattern, and historical depth.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, gently vacuuming with a low suction setting through a protective mesh screen, and avoiding excessive moisture or harsh chemical cleaners to protect the fragile natural fibers.
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