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Antique Half Saddlebag-face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
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Antique Half Saddlebag-face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 2 July 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This beautiful and unusual half saddlebag-face depicts two stylised camels above the central rosette on a stunning abrash of indigo-blue. The rosettes, highlighted in madder-red, create a large quincunx or '5' symbol in the central field symbolising protection. Note also the small ivory rosettes numbering 5 in the upper section of the field and 5 in the lower section!

Made by Timuri tribes in the region of Khaf in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan during the last quarter of the 19th century. This half bag-face would originally have been part of a double saddlebag, damaged and reduced to provide two halves in the distant past. The complete remains of the lappits remain at the top of the bag-face.

Size: 76cm x 76cm (2' 6" x 2' 6")

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Saddlebag to the 1880s.

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SA1164053
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/Timuri
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Description
This beautiful and unusual half saddlebag-face depicts two stylised camels above the central rosette on a stunning abrash of indigo-blue.
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The rosettes, highlighted in madder-red, create a large quincunx or '5' symbol in the central field symbolising protection.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Note also the small ivory rosettes numbering 5 in the upper section of the field and 5 in the lower section!

fig 1. An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones.
fig 1. Antique Half Saddlebag-face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Made by Timuri tribes in the region of Khaf in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan during the last quarter of the 19th century. This half bag-face would originally have been part of a double saddlebag, damaged and reduced to provide two halves in the distant past. The complete remains of the lappits remain at the top of the bag-face.

Size: 76cm x 76cm (2' 6" x 2' 6")

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Saddlebag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1164053
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/Timuri
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 An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones. SOLD2 JUL 26

Antique Half Saddlebag-face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones. View IV
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Oct 2011
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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones.
Antique Half Saddlebag-Face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North-West Afghanistan.
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An antique handwoven Timuri tribal saddlebag face featuring geometric motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones.
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  • ObjectTextiles and Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red and Blue
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Multiple guard borders, Repeated latch-hook motifs, Asymmetrical field design
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 76 cm (30 in)

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Timuri saddlebag faces are handwoven textile fragments created by nomadic tribes in the borderlands of Persia and Afghanistan, traditionally used for storage and transport.

These pieces are typically constructed from hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, utilizing natural vegetable and insect dyes for their distinctive colour palettes.

Authenticity is assessed through the analysis of wool quality, knotting structure, natural colour variation, hand-spun yarn irregularities, and traditional tribal motifs.

These textile fragments are frequently mounted and framed as wall art or used as small accent pieces on tables to introduce texture and historical depth to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen cover to protect delicate fibres.
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