Search 0
9,355  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 7 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
7 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA662405
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Complete Khorjin Saddlebags by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1880.
Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs
sold SA662405
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2008
Browse dealers 682 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA662405
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Complete Khorjin Saddlebags by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 3 June 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
This “Antique Complete Khorjin Saddlebags by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1880” found a buyer.

It was listed by Cotswold Oriental Rugs. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Blue SaddlebagsAntique Khorjin SaddlebagsAntique Persian Bagface Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 0in (117 x 62cm).

Antique Persian tribal Khamseh Khorjin complete with plain weave back.

Circa 1880.

The saddle bag faces are very well drawn with a central medallion surrounded by herati.

The design is found in Khamseh weaving, usually on bags but also on rugs and carpets, the bags have a traditional south west Persian border. The decorative closing lappets are still in place at the top of each side. The bags have a plain weave back. The bags have wonderful colour.

The Khorjin is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The wool is very soft and the bag face has a floppy handle.

The khorjin has been hand washed and is ready for display. These are a really outstanding pair of bags, they are an exceptional display item.

Stock Number: H-253.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated these Antique Khorjin Saddlebags to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA662405
Dealers Internal Reference
H-253
Dealers Notes

All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by DHL.

To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.

To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.

Description
Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 0in (117 x 62cm).

Antique Persian tribal Khamseh Khorjin complete with plain weave back.

Circa 1880.

The saddle bag faces are very well drawn with a central medallion surrounded by herati.

“
The design is found in Khamseh weaving, usually on bags but also on rugs and carpets, the bags have a traditional south west Persian border.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The decorative closing lappets are still in place at the top of each side. The bags have a plain weave back. The bags have wonderful colour.

fig 1. An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile.
fig 1. Antique Complete Khorjin Saddlebags by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1880.

The Khorjin is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The wool is very soft and the bag face has a floppy handle.

The khorjin has been hand washed and is ready for display. These are a really outstanding pair of bags, they are an exceptional display item.

Stock Number: H-253.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated these Antique Khorjin Saddlebags to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA662405
Dealers Internal Ref
H-253
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cotswold Oriental Rugs Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. SOLD3 JUN 26
1 / 9
Archive I An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. SOLD3 JUN 26

Antique Complete Khorjin Saddlebags by the Khamseh Tribe, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View II
Archive III An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View III
Archive IV An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View IV
Archive V An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View V
Archive VI An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View VI
Archive VII An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile. View IX
Enlarged Archival View
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Telephone 01608 652111 or 07774 644478
Location
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/knights
Verified Since Aug 2008
Items For Sale 682
Items Sold 1,730
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Verified Since Aug 2008
View Dealer Info
Location: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/knights
Verified
Aug 2008
For Sale
682
Sold
1,730
An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile.
ANTIQUE COMPLETE KHORJIN SADDLEBAGS BY THE KHAMSEH TRIBE, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA662405
An antique Khamseh khorjin saddlebag featuring symmetrical geometric medallions in indigo, red, and ivory wool pile.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourIndigo Blue
  • MotifsCentral geometric medallions, Stylised bird motifs, Polychrome borders, Flatwoven bridge
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

A khorjin is a traditional double-sided storage bag woven by nomadic and village tribes in Persia, used historically for transporting possessions on horseback or camelback.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool foundation, often utilizing natural vegetable dyes and symmetrical or asymmetrical knotting alongside flatweave backings.

Authentication involves examining the organic irregularities in natural dyes, hand-spun wool characteristics, tribal iconography, wear patterns, and the integrity of the original flatwoven slit-tapestry bridging.

These versatile textiles can be displayed flat as wall hangings, mounted on custom frames, or repurposed as accent cushions and tabletop runners to add texture and historical depth.

Preservation requires gentle, low-suction vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and periodic professional textile cleaning.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories