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Complete Pair of Antique Shahsavan Kilim Bags, Circa 1880
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Complete Pair of Antique Shahsavan Kilim Bags, Circa 1880

19th century
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This tribal artifact is a real delight. The Shahsavan are an ancient nomadic tribe who migrated in north-west Persia and the Caucasus. They are known primarily known for their soumac technique utility weavings. However, this rare and beautiful pair of miniature bags is woven in the kilim technique, and was probably used as as a saddlebag It is complete, and includes the original intact back. The colours are lovely, all natural dyes, and this piece has been made with great care and skill. Note the beautiful bridge between the two separate bags. This is a wonderful tribal weaving from the Caucasus, and is highly collectible as well as being a charming decorative accessory..

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
26cm (10.24")
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Shahsavan Kilim Khorjin to the 1880s.

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SA747621
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SE604
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This tribal artifact is a real delight. The Shahsavan are an ancient nomadic tribe who migrated in north-west Persia and the Caucasus. They are known primarily known for their soumac technique utility weavings.
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However, this rare and beautiful pair of miniature bags is woven in the kilim technique, and was probably used as as a saddlebag It is complete, and includes the original intact back.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The colours are lovely, all natural dyes, and this piece has been made with great care and skill. Note the beautiful bridge between the two separate bags. This is a wonderful tribal weaving from the Caucasus, and is highly collectible as well as being a charming decorative accessory..

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Antique Shahsavan Kilim Khorjin to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA747621
Dealers Internal Ref
SE604
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge.
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Archive I An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge.

Complete Pair of Antique Shahsavan Kilim Bags, Circa 1880

Archive II An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge. View II
Archive III An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge. View III
Archive IV An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge. View IV
Archive V An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge. View V
Archive VI An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge. View VI
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge.
Complete Pair of Antique Shahsavan Kilim Bags, Circa 1880
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An antique Shahsavan wool flatweave double saddlebag featuring indigo blue, terracotta red, and cream geometric motifs with a central joining bridge.
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A khorjin is a traditional double saddlebag handwoven by nomadic Shahsavan pastoralists of northwestern Persia and the southern Caucasus. Constructed with two matching pouches joined by a central bridge, these textiles were mounted over pack animals to carry goods and household possessions.

These bags were hand-spun using local sheeps wool dyed with natural plant and mineral extracts such as madder, indigo, and pomegranate rind. Weavers employed flatweave (kilim) techniques alongside soumak brocading and extra-weft patterning to create resilient, dense fabrics capable of enduring nomadic travel.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display soft abrash variations in the hand-dyed wool, fine hand-spun yarns, and intricate geometric iconography including latch-hook medallions and diamond grid borders. Additionally, authentic period examples exhibit natural age-related patination and structural details such as original slit bridges and braided selvedges.

Antique saddlebags are frequently mounted on linen as framed wall art or hung directly from thin iron rods to add texture to vertical surfaces. Alternatively, individual pouches from unjoined bags can be converted into accent cushions for sofas and armchairs.

Keep wool flatweaves out of direct sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading, and maintain consistent low humidity to protect against fibre brittleness. Clean only by gentle vacuuming with a brushless attachment, avoiding chemical detergents or washing.
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