Handmade Antique Qashqai Bag 1920s 260 x 67cm(8.5′ x 2.2′)

This antique Qashqai bag, dating to the early 20th century, is a wonderful example of nomadic ingenuity and timeless tribal design. Originally woven as a functional storage bag by the Qashqai tribe of southern Iran, it has been carefully opened out and repurposed, allowing it to serve beautifully as a narrow runner, corridor rug, or decorative textile. Handwoven in flat-woven kilim technique, the piece is crafted from high-quality handspun wool and coloured with natural dyes. Its restrained palette of red and blue is arranged in a striped composition that feels both rhythmic and harmonious, reflecting the Qashqai preference for clarity, balance, and practical beauty. The limited colour range enhances the textile’s authenticity while making it easy to integrate into a wide variety of interiors. The surface displays a rich tactile quality, with subtle variations in tone that speak to its handmade origins. As expected from an antique textile, there are a couple of areas of discolouration. These are more visible in photographs than in person and do not detract from the structure or usability of the piece; rather, they add to its honest character and historical depth. Intact, expressive, and versatile, this antique Qashqai bag bridges the gap between utility and decoration. Whether placed along a hallway, used as a narrow runner, or displayed as a wall-mounted textile, it brings genuine tribal heritage and understated elegance into the space.