What is a south west persian textile?

A south west persian textile is a nomadic weaving originating from the Fars province, produced primarily by the Qashqa'i Confederacy and associated tribal groups. These pieces include functional items such as saddle-bags, salt-bags, animal trappings, and horse blankets created for everyday use in pastoral life.

How were these bags used?

Nomadic families utilised these bags for storage, transport on pack animals, and personal organisation inside tents. Specific forms held salt, water-pipes, vanity items, or infant cradles during migration. Over time, many functional bags lost their plain wool or leather backs, leaving only the decorative face for display.

How do I date these pieces?

Dating relies on stylistic analysis, material evaluation, and structural characteristics typical of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century production. The presence of hand-spun wool and traditional natural dyes generally points towards the earlier decades represented in this selection.

How do I live with them?

These textiles adapt well to domestic interiors as wall hangings, small floor coverings, or decorative accents on furniture. Their durable wool construction suits areas with moderate foot traffic or display on vertical surfaces. Protecting them from prolonged direct sunlight preserves the natural dyes used in the wool.