What is a fars province tribal weave?

It is a hand-woven textile created by nomadic groups in South-West Persia, specifically associated with the Qashqa'i confederacy. These items range from small vanity-bags and salt-bags to larger animal trappings and flatweave moj blankets.

How were these tribal bags used?

Nomadic families utilised them for daily storage, carrying personal items, holding salt, or transporting household goods during seasonal migrations. Horse decorations and animal trappings were similarly employed to adorn working animals within the tribal camp.

How do I date these textiles?

Dating relies on stylistic analysis, material indicators like hand-spun wool, and the presence of natural dyes typical of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Pieces seen here originate primarily between 1880 and 1920.

How should I display them at home?

Smaller textile bags and saddlebag faces are well-suited for mounting as wall hangings to showcase the intricate tribal patterns. Larger flatweave pieces can be positioned carefully in low-traffic areas to preserve the delicate hand-spun wool structure.