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19th Century Persian Afshar Tribal Bagface

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This richly woven 19th-century Afshar bagface—originally the front panel of a nomadic saddlebag—is a remarkable example of tribal textile art from southern Persia. Once a utilitarian object crafted for everyday use by the Afshar people, it now stands as a vibrant piece of wall art, embodying centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and nomadic heritage. Woven by village and tribal artisans, bagfaces and mafrash panels like this one were essential to nomadic life, used for transport and storage. Over time, these humble yet intricate textiles have become prized for their bold geometric designs, expressive color palettes, and deep cultural roots. The Afshar tribe is one of the oldest in the world, with a history stretching back to ancient Persia. Remarkably, many members of the tribe have maintained their nomadic lifestyle to this day, residing in regions that are home to some of the world’s earliest known civilizations. Now appreciated far beyond their original function, Afshar bagface bring warmth, history, and timeless design into modern interiors—each piece a story woven in wool. Dimensions:1’ 6” x 2’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: SW Persia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1294 Afshar Tribal Bags, Afshar Saddlebags, Antique Afshar Bags, Afshar Bagface, Kurdish Tribal Rugs, Kurdish Rug, Tribal Kurdish Carpets, Antique Kurdish Rugs, Antique Kurdish Weaving, Antique Nomadic Bags, Antique Wall Textiles, Kurdish Salt Bags, Kurdish Tribal Bagface, Kurdish Saddlebags, Tribal Persian Rugs, Tribal Persian Weaving, Kurdish Tribal Salt Bags, Northwest Persian Tribes, Kurdish Allover Rugs, Vintage Kurdish Area Rug, Handwoven Rugs, Hand Knotted Rugs, Village Rugs, Nomadic Rugs, Kurdish Village Rugs.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Length: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot, SKU: 12941stDibs: LU8224234799952

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