Double Nomadic Saddlebag

Small nomadic saddle-bag, with black and white geometrici design and a red border. Simple, sober but accurate of modern taste workmanship. Upon request it can be opened and a sma...

nr. 616 - From one of the ancient saddlebags in my private collection. the wool has been dyed with vegetable colors and the workmanship is very accurate, typical of that tribe. I ho...

This rare 19th century Persian Shahsavan soumak double saddlebag is a striking example of nomadic craftsmanship from northwestern Iran. Handwoven by Shahsavan tribal weavers, the piece features finely detailed geometric star and small medallion motifs, rendered in a vibrant yet balanced palette of green, yellow, ivory, and rich red. The bag faces are executed in a sophisticated soumak flatweave technique, prized for its texture, durability, and visual depth. The reverse reveals a beautifully preserved kilim-woven backing with traditional striped patterning in rust red, warm brown, and golden yellow, underscoring the utilitarian origins of the piece. Originally created as a functional storage and transport item for nomadic life, Shahsavan saddlebags were used to carry personal belongings across seasonal migrations. Today, more than a century later, these textiles are celebrated as collectible tribal art, ideally suited for display as tapestry wall art, draped over furniture, or incorporated into curated interior design schemes. Dimensions: 2’ 4” x 4’ 7” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2313 Nomadic Saddlebags, Nomadic Bags, Tribal Saddlebags, 19th century Shahsavan saddlebag, Persian Shahsavan soumak, antique Persian saddlebag...

Antique Tekke Turkmen khorjin (saddle bag) of very small size, Southern Turkmenistan. Complete khorjin of this quality are quite scarce, this example ...