What is a tribal bag face?

A bag face is the decorative pile-woven front panel of a nomadic storage pouch, separated from its plain-weave back over generations of use. Collectors often frame these panels or use them as small decorative mats and cushion covers.

How were Persian saddlebags used?

Nomadic tribes slung these paired wool containers across horses, camels, and donkeys to carry household goods, salt, and personal items during seasonal migrations. The sturdy construction protected contents from dust and rough handling on the road.

How do I care for antique wool bags?

Keep wool textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading and vacuum them gently with a low suction attachment without a rotating brush. Professional specialist cleaning is recommended when dust accumulates within the wool pile.

How do I identify tribal origins?

Tribal attribution relies on specific structural traits, such as end finishes, colour combinations, and particular geometric motifs linked to confederacies like the Qashqai or Shahsavan. Regional dye palettes and weave densities also provide clear indicators of where a bag was made.

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These pieces brought together under red persian woven bag encompass authentic tribal textiles, from complete saddlebags to small vanity bags woven by nomadic confederacies across Persia.

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 Afshar Saddle Bag Face. Lustrous Luminous Wool Used. Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afshar Saddle Bag Face. Lustrous Luminous Wool Used. Circa 1900

From Country House and Eastern Interiors

£395

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Antique Salt Bag by the Afshar Tribe, Woven in Soumak Work, Circa 1880.

19th century

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Antique Salt Bag by the Afshar Tribe, Woven in Soumak Work, Circa 1880.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£795

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19th century

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Khamseh Saddlebag

From Phil Bell Antique Rugs

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