Circa 1880 Qashqai Half Saddle Bag with Four Chickens

Antique Qashqai tribal half saddle bag from Fars, Southwest Persia, circa 1880, complete with its flatwoven back. A rare and unusual design with four chickens (hens) around the central medallion, on a deep blue field of small rosettes, framed by a very nice border design. Very nice colors. In very good condition with some old repair. A collectible Persian tribal weaving.

Details

Origin

Qashqai tribe – Fars, Southwest Persia

Age

Circa 1880

Technique

Pile (Knotted) face with flatwoven back

Material

Wool on Wool

Design

Four chickens in the medallion

Usage

Half saddle bag (khorjin)

Condition

Very good, some old repair

Size

2'3" x 2'2" (69 x 66 cm)

Additional information

Origin

Qashqai tribe – Fars, Southwest Persia

Age

Circa 1880

Technique

Pile (Knotted) face with flatwoven back

Material

Wool on Wool

Design

Four chickens in the medallion

Usage

Half saddle bag (khorjin)

Condition

Very good, some old repair

Size

2'3" x 2'2" (69 x 66 cm)