What were these bags used for?

Nomadic tribes utilised these textiles for transporting belongings, storing household items inside tents, and carrying goods across regions. Saddle bags rode on horses or camels, while larger storage containers held blankets and clothing during seasonal migrations.

How do I care for a flatweave bag?

Protect the textile from direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading, and vacuum gently using low suction without a rotating brush. Keep the wool clean and dry, mounting panels securely if displayed on walls to avoid stretching the weave.

How are periods told apart?

Dating relies on wool preparation, dye analysis, and structural characteristics typical of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century tribal weaving. Earlier pieces from the 1870s often display more saturated natural dyes and finer soumak work compared to later examples.

Can I use them as floor rugs?

Most bag faces and delicate panels function better as wall art or decorative display pieces due to their historic construction. Sturdier flatweave backs and complete saddle bags can handle gentle placement in low-traffic areas of a room.

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These caucasian flatweave bag examples are nomadic storage pieces and saddle components woven by tribal hands, offering authentic folk art utility for modern interiors.

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Antique Saddle Bag 2.70m X 0.65m

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Soumak Mafrash Panel, Circa 1890.

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