Attractive Antique Kordi Saddlebag – Kilim and Pile Double Weave with Geometric Motifs

This attractive antique Kordi saddlebag from the Kurdish region of Iran is a striking example of tribal textile artistry, combining both pile and kilim techniques in a sophisticated double-weave structure. Such craftsmanship reflects the practical needs and decorative preferences of nomadic Kurdish weavers.

The alternating bands of flatwoven kilim and hand-knotted pile are a hallmark of this region’s work. The piled bands are enriched with bold geometric motifs, while the kilim sections offer contrast in texture and form. Each band is carefully composed using handspun wool dyed with natural pigments, giving the piece a rich palette of earthy reds, blues, and creams that have mellowed beautifully with age.

Though the bindings have been redone, the bag retains its original woven structure and charm and is in excellent condition overall. This piece serves not only as a beautiful collector’s textile but also as a potential wall hanging, seat cover, or decorative accent with strong ethnographic value.

✅ Key Features:

• Origin: Kurdish region of Iran

• Antique tribal saddlebag with double weave (pile and kilim)

• Bold geometric motifs in natural-dyed wool

• Handwoven with high-quality wool

• Bindings sympathetically redone

• Excellent structural and visual condition

• Suitable for display, decoration, or collection