What is a khorjin cushion cover?

A khorjin cushion cover is made from an antique Persian tribal saddlebag face. These textiles were originally woven by nomads for carrying belongings on pack animals. Over time, surviving bag faces and half-saddlebags are cleaned, backed, and stuffed to serve as decorative cushions in modern interiors.

How do I care for my cushion?

These antique wool textiles require gentle treatment to preserve the natural dyes and hand-spun fibres. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended for antique pile and flatweave covers. Keep them away from direct, prolonged sunlight to prevent the natural colours from fading over the years.

How are different tribal origins told apart?

Tribal attribution relies on specific colour palettes, structural techniques, and characteristic geometric or animal motifs. Qashqai pieces often display Fars province iconography, while Shahsavan works frequently utilise Soumak technique with distinct dragon or bird patterns. Khamseh, Afshar, and Kurdish weavers each employed unique borders and field arrangements that help identify their origin.

Are these covers made from complete bags?

Some examples consist solely of the decorative bag face mounted onto a plain weave back, while others retain their original back panels or form part of a matched pair. Half-saddlebags represent one side of the original double pouch structure. Each piece reflects the survival of functional nomadic containers adapted into soft furnishings.

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These khorjin cushion cover selections bring nomadic textile art into a room, formed from antique saddlebags and bag faces woven for daily tribal transport.