Semi-antique Arabic saddlebag or khorjin from Iran. 124x64 cms

This interesting semi-antique saddlebag from the 1940s presents a mixture of weaving techniques. The design is formed by a grid in the central part of both bags in the saddlebag. This field is surrounded by a border woven with the knotted technique, therefore it has a pile. This pile has been left long. The back of the saddlebag is much more minimal with a “X” pattern repeated throught the whole of the surface. 

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 124×64 cms

Origin: Arabic, Iran

Date of weaving: 1940s

Arab nomads of Fars Province, Iran, are descended from certain Arab tribes of Najd, Yammaneh and Omman who migrated in the 7th and 8th centuries following the Arab contest (640 A.D.) and the advent of Islam. They speak a corruption of Arabic and Persian.

Althoug Arab nomad piled production encompasses a great and astonishing variety of designs, with field patterns much more varied than other tribes of Fars, the Arab weaver´s adherance to a generally dark and sober palette has denied them the artistic recognition they deserve.