Antique Baluch Saddle Bag 120x55cm
Only 1 in stock
This antique Baluch saddle bag (khorjin) is a remarkable departure from the traditional Baluch color palette. Featuring a highly coveted cream ground and the rhythmic Moharramat vertical stripe design, it represents a level of sophistication and rarity seldom seen in nomadic trappings. It is a piece that immediately commands attention from textile scholars and serious collectors alike.
Exceptional Technical Details
What distinguishes this piece are the unusual decorative flourishes and structural integrity:
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The Pompom Lattice: Uniquely, the decorative pompoms are secured to the bag face via an intricate lattice structure. This is a highly unusual construction detail that adds both three-dimensional texture and architectural interest.
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Fringed Ends: In an atypical move for a utilitarian bag, this piece features decorative fringes at each end, elevating it from a simple trapping to a ceremonial or prestige object.
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Intact Closures: All original locks remain intact, a rarity for a piece of this age, showcasing the care with which it was preserved.
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Fine Weave: The weave is remarkably dense and fine, indicative of a master weaver working with high-quality, hand-spun wool.
Condition & Character
The bag face is in very good condition, with the cream ground remaining vibrant and the Moharramat design crisp. In the spirit of transparency, the back shows a few small holes consistent with its age and nomadic use. These minor signs of history do not detract from the visual impact or the structural significance of such a rare textile.
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Origin: Baluch Tribal (Persia/Afghanistan border)
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Design: Moharramat (Striped) on Cream Ground
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Features: Lattice-attached pompoms, original locks, decorative fringes.
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Purpose: Authentic nomadic saddle bag / Collector’s wall hanging.
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| Circa | 1920 |
| Condition | Good, some small holes on the backing |
| Origin | Iran |
| Type | Kilim, saddlebag |
| Color Palette | Cream, Red |
| Design | Moharramat |
| Shape | Tobreh, Saddle Bag, Rectangle |
| Construction | Flatweave |
| Material | Wool |
| Size | 3.93x 1.8ft |
| Use | Decorative, Wall hanging |
| Composition | Calibre | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Wool: 19 | Rarity: 16 | Restoration: 16 |
| Weave: 19 | Antique Value: 18 | Wear: 19 |
| Dye: 19 | Design: 17 | Tinting: 20 |
| Total Composition: 57 | Total Calibre: 51 | Total Condition: 55 |
| Total 3c Value: 163 | ||
- SKU
- M418
- Categories
- Mat | Bags | Trappings, Antique
- Availability
- Only 1 in stock
