Semi-antique Arabic saddlebag or khorjin from Iran. 130x70 cms

An semi-antique Arabic saddlebag woven by woman from South West Iran with the soumak technique. The colours achieved using dyes natural dyes are very nice. This saddlebag is very thick and heavy and the background is woven combining cotton and wool. In perfect condition, including the side cords which are also in mint condition, like the day it was woven. 

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and cotton

Size: 130×70 cms

Origin: Arabic, Iran

Date of weaving: 1950s

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.