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Scarce Bakhtiari/luri Tribal Saddle Bag Half Face
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for sale €345     $375
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Scarce Bakhtiari/luri Tribal Saddle Bag Half Face

1900 - 1920
Description

West Persia, circa 1900

Bakhtiari or Luri Tribal Weaving. Half of a saddle bag face.

There is one very similar in Tribal Rugs,Jenny Housego,page 80,plate 56.In the Collection of Eric Pride.

INTERESTING MOTIFS INCLUDING TWO HEADED DOGS. MAKES FOR A GREAT WALL HANGING,SEE LAST IMAGE.

ALL WOOLLEN CONSTRUCTION IN VARIOUS TECHNIQUES OF WEAVING.

BIT OF LOSS TO VERY TOP EDGE,IMAGED,BOTTOM END EVEN AND WITH CONSERVATORS TAPE TO REAR.

SIZE IS 2 FOOT 3 INCHES, (68CM) HIGH. 3 FOOT 5 INCHES, (105CM) WIDE.

WEIGHS 1350 GRAMMES OR 1.3KG.

A GEM OF A WEAVING FOR LITTLE MONEY.

ABSOLUTE BARGAIN PRICE OF £495 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

UX 235.

stock closing down money to £295

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Bakhtiari Luri Saddlebag Face to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07504974
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Soumak weft-wrapping technique: traditional Southwest Persian nomadic construction.
Madder reds and indigo blues: natural vegetable dyes of tribal manufacture.
Hand-spun wool foundation and yarns: woven on portable ground looms.
Woven closure slits along the upper edge: typical functional saddlebag fastenings.
Natural yarn softening and edge wear: signs of domestic use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA929282
Dealers Internal Reference
UX 235
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
West Persia, circa 1900

Bakhtiari or Luri Tribal Weaving. Half of a saddle bag face.

There is one very similar in Tribal Rugs,Jenny Housego,page 80,plate 56.In the Collection of Eric Pride.

INTERESTING MOTIFS INCLUDING TWO HEADED DOGS. MAKES FOR A GREAT WALL HANGING,SEE LAST IMAGE.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Luri tribal saddlebag face featuring diamond geometric motifs in navy blue, rust red, and cream wool.
fig 1. Scarce Bakhtiari/luri Tribal Saddle Bag Half Face

ALL WOOLLEN CONSTRUCTION IN VARIOUS TECHNIQUES OF WEAVING.

BIT OF LOSS TO VERY TOP EDGE,IMAGED,BOTTOM END EVEN AND WITH CONSERVATORS TAPE TO REAR.

SIZE IS 2 FOOT 3 INCHES, (68CM) HIGH. 3 FOOT 5 INCHES, (105CM) WIDE.

WEIGHS 1350 GRAMMES OR 1.3KG.

A GEM OF A WEAVING FOR LITTLE MONEY.

ABSOLUTE BARGAIN PRICE OF £495 GBP. BANK TRANSFERS,DISCUSSIONS,ETC ALL WELCOMED.

UX 235.

stock closing down money to £295

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Bakhtiari Luri Saddlebag Face to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 07504974
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Soumak weft-wrapping technique: traditional Southwest Persian nomadic construction.
Madder reds and indigo blues: natural vegetable dyes of tribal manufacture.
Hand-spun wool foundation and yarns: woven on portable ground looms.
Woven closure slits along the upper edge: typical functional saddlebag fastenings.
Natural yarn softening and edge wear: signs of domestic use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA929282
Dealers Internal Ref
UX 235
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Luri tribal saddlebag face featuring diamond geometric motifs in navy blue, rust red, and cream wool.

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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Luri tribal saddlebag face featuring diamond geometric motifs in navy blue, rust red, and cream wool.
Scarce Bakhtiari/Luri Tribal Saddle bag Half face
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTribal Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRust Red and Navy
  • MotifsDiamond geometric motifs, Stylized animal figures, Multi-band geometric border
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Persian tribal rug from 1900 is an antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari or Luri tribal saddlebag face of all-woollen construction. It displays a rich palette of rust red, navy blue, and cream natural dyes forming diamond geometric motifs, stylized animal figures, and a multi-band geometric border. The weaving exhibits a bit of loss to the very top edge and has conservators tape to the rear, while the bottom end is even with a fringe. Measuring 68 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this piece makes for a great wall hanging in a living room, hallway, or study. It brings traditional Glastonbury boho style to an interior space as a decorative textile.

FAQs

Saddlebag faces, historically known as khorjin, were crafted by nomadic Bakhtiari and Luri tribes in western Persia for transporting goods across rugged terrain. Designed as double bags slung over pack animals, the front faces were densely hand-knotted for durability and decorated with symbolic tribal motifs.

These textiles were hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the warp, dyed using locally gathered natural vegetable and plant dyes. The weave features hand-knotted pile sections combined with flatweave finishes around the edges and closure loops.

Authentic pieces feature slight asymmetry in structural shape, natural color variations known as abrash, and distinct geometric motifs such as stepped diamonds and stylized animal figures. The wool has a lustrous quality, and the reverse side clearly displays hand-bound knotting rather than machine backing.

A saddlebag face can be mounted and framed as textured wall art, draped over an accent chair, or converted into a decorative floor cushion. Its rich tones and geometric patterning provide visual contrast within bohemian, rustic, or eclectic design schemes.

Keep the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and vacuum gently using a suction attachment without a rotating brush. Professional dry cleaning by a specialist rug restorer is recommended, along with moth prevention treatment during storage.
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