What is a bag face cushion?

A bag face cushion is made from the decorative front panel of a nineteenth-century nomadic storage sack or saddlebag, which has been stuffed and backed for modern interior use. These panels display the distinct geometric patterns and tribal motifs originally woven by Persian nomads for practical transport during seasonal migrations.

How do I identify different tribal styles?

Tribal attribution relies on specific structural techniques, colour palettes, and recurring motifs unique to each regional confederation or province. For instance, Shahsavan pieces frequently showcase Soumak work with dragons and birds, whereas Qashqai items often feature finely knotted medallion layouts from the Fars region.

Are these cushions made from old bags?

Yes, the textiles used for these cushions originate from authentic nineteenth and early twentieth-century nomadic storage bags, saddlebags, and wheat-sacks. Many retain their original hand-spun wool and vegetable-dyed surfaces, while some preserve portions of the flat-weave back panels alongside the decorative face.

How should I care for antique wool cushions?

These historical wool textiles require gentle maintenance, such as regular light vacuuming without a rotating brush bar to protect the pile and flat-weave areas. Keeping them out of direct sunlight prevents natural vegetable dyes from fading, preserving the rich tones achieved by nineteenth-century tribal weavers.

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A persian bag face cushion brings authentic nomadic textile art into a modern interior, offering a dense pile and striking tribal geometry.

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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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

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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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1900 - 1920

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60 X 60cm Antique Kurdish Saddlebag

From James Cohen Antique Carpets

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Afshar Tribal Saddle Bag. Complete with Plain Weave Back.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afshar Tribal Saddle Bag. Complete with Plain Weave Back.

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Some nomadic weavers included tiny stylized birds and dragons within flat-woven Soumak panels, watching over provisions as they crossed the rugged Persian landscape.