What is an antique persian cushion cover?

An antique persian cushion cover is made from historical nomadic bags, including saddlebags and storage pouches woven by tribes like the Qashqai and Shahsavan. These functional textiles are converted into decorative cushions to preserve tribal weaving traditions for contemporary interiors.

How were these tribal bags originally used?

Nomadic groups utilised these woven containers strapped across pack animals for storage during seasonal migrations across Persia. They held personal possessions, household goods, and provisions before individual panels were later repurposed into soft furnishings.

How do I care for a wool cushion?

Protect antique wool textiles from direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading over extended periods in a room. Gentle surface cleaning or specialist textile maintenance preserves the hand-spun fibres and historic structure of the cover.

How do I identify different tribal styles?

Tribal attribution relies on distinct design structures, colour choices, and weaving techniques specific to regions such as Fars or Azerbaijan. Shahsavand pieces often feature soumak work with birds and dragons, while Afshar items frequently display prominent boteh motifs.

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An antique persian cushion cover brings tribal nomadic craftsmanship into a modern interior through patterned wool and kilim textiles.

Antique Half-saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century

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Antique Half-saddlebag, Qashqa'i Confederation, Ard Kapan Taifeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

From Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

£550

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

1900 - 1920

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

From Rams Head Antiques

£150

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven Large

1900 - 1920

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Antique Tribal Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven Large

From Rams Head Antiques

£120

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52 X 54cm Extremely Fine Antique Qashqai Saddlebag Face

19th century

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52 X 54cm Extremely Fine Antique Qashqai Saddlebag Face

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£575

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1900 - 1920

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70 X 66cm Antique Belouch 'Birdbag'

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£675

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Antique Tribal Khamseh Saddle Bag (Khorjin) Complete with Back, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Tribal Khamseh Saddle Bag (Khorjin) Complete with Back, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£1,250

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Kurdish Bag Cushion, Circa 1880, 50cm X 50cm

19th century

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Kurdish Bag Cushion, Circa 1880, 50cm X 50cm

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£575

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19th century

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Antique Jaf Bag Face

From Farnham Antique Carpets

£3,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

From Rams Head Antiques

£135

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Bag Face Cushion Hand Woven

From Rams Head Antiques

£135

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Some resilient storage bags retain their original plain weave wool backs, having successfully transitioned from packhorse luggage to drawing-room scatter cushions.