This vintage Qashqai bag face from the tribes of South Iran is a fine example of personal tribal artistry. Traditionally, bag faces were woven for domestic use by the weaver or her family, making each piece deeply personal and often unique in design and symbolism.

This striking example is set on a vivid red ground, decorated throughout with boteh (paisley) motifs—a symbol often associated with life, fertility, and protection. The boteh pattern has deep roots in Persian design history and reflects both aesthetic and cultural richness.

The composition is beautifully framed by a cream border of stylised flowerheads, which softens the piece visually and brings a harmonious contrast to the boldness of the central field. Woven with handspun wool and likely dyed using natural plant-based colours, the texture and tones of this piece are warm and inviting.

Now separated from its original bag structure, this tribal textile fragment stands on its own as a decorative item or collectible, perfect for framing, mounting, or incorporating into textile art collections.

✅ Key Features:

• Origin: South Iran

• Tribe: Qashqai

• Type: Bag face (originally part of a tribal storage bag)

• Design: Red field with boteh (paisley) motifs

• Border: Cream with stylised flowerheads

• Material: Handspun wool, natural dyes

• Condition: Vintage, with rich patina and strong structure

• Use: Wall art, textile display, collector’s piece