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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven
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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a charming early 20th century hand woven woollen cushion originally woven as a bag used for carrying goods by the nomadic people. This example has a hand woven kilim back with striped design and a wonderful trellis design tasselled curtain that is really decorative. This is one of six lovely antique Bag face cushions we currently have listed.

This example measures 76 cms by 44 cms by 24 cms

UK delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Tribal Bag Cushion to the 1920s.

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SA1174544
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a charming early 20th century hand woven woollen cushion originally woven as a bag used for carrying goods by the nomadic people.
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This example has a hand woven kilim back with striped design and a wonderful trellis design tasselled curtain that is really decorative.
Rams Head Antiques

This is one of six lovely antique Bag face cushions we currently have listed.

This example measures 76 cms by 44 cms by 24 cms

UK delivery is £15

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Tribal Bag Cushion to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174544
Rams Head Antiques
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A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge.
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Archive I A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge.

Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

Archive II A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge. View II
Archive III A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge. View III
Archive IV A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge. View IV
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Rams Head Antiques

Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge.
Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven
Ref: SA1174544
A rectangular handwoven antique tribal wool cushion in red and brown geometric patterns featuring a net-like fringe with colourful tassels along the bottom edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCushions & Pillows
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal / Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed, Brown
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Netted tasselled fringe, Geometric border, Hand-knotted pile
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This early 20th century nomadic tribal cushion is fashioned from a hand woven woollen bag previously utilised for carrying goods. The rectangular piece displays a red and brown front patterned with geometric medallions and a geometric border, complemented by a hand-knotted pile and a net-like fringe along the bottom edge featuring colourful green, red, and purple tassels. Visible details include visible wear and age to the fabric edges, hand-woven striped kilim backing, and structural depth from its substantial stuffing. Measuring 76 cm wide by 44 cm high by 24 cm deep, the cushion functions well when placed at the end of a sofa to add rustic texture and bohemian pattern to an interior space.

FAQs

An antique tribal bag face cushion is constructed using the front panel of a traditional nomadic storage bag, such as a khorjin or mafrash. Historically crafted by migratory weavers across Central Asia and the Near East, these durable textiles feature intricate geometric hand-knotted or flatwoven designs.

These pieces are traditionally handwoven using hand-spun sheeps wool on horizontal portable looms. The yarns are dyed using natural plant and mineral pigments, with construction techniques ranging from symmetrical or asymmetrical pile knotting to flatweave kilim methods.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural variations in dye shade known as abrash, irregular hand-spun wool textures, and flexible, hand-bound selvedges. Wear consistent with age on the pile and backing, combined with complex geometric or symbolic tribal motifs, further indicates historical authenticity.

Interior designers use tribal rug cushions to introduce rich texture, geometric pattern, and historical depth to contemporary spaces. They are frequently placed on modern linen sofas, leather armchairs, or neutral window seats to create balanced visual contrast.

Vacuum the wool surface gently without a rotating brush attachment to prevent pulling fibers. Address spills immediately by blotting with a dry cloth and mild detergent solution, and keep the cushion away from prolonged direct sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading.
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