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19th Century Carpet Bag

Antique Lori Bag - Late 19th Century
Antique Lori Bag - Late 19th Century

Antique Lori Bag - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Lori bag highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a central field of vertical polychromatic stripes filled with stylized crucifo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century
Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century

Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare mid 19th century Bergama bag highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a row of four stylized house or tree-of-life motifs anchored within a vibran...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century
Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century

Antique Bergama Bag - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, mid 19th century Bergama bag face (yastik or small pouch panel) is a spectacular and highly collectible masterpiece of Western Anatolian tribal weaving, universally celebr...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Beluch Bag - Late 19th Century
Antique Beluch Bag - Late 19th Century

Antique Beluch Bag - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare late 19th century Antique tribal bag face highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a dense all over grid of stylized tree of life motifs and angul...

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Bag - Late 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Bag - Late 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Bag - Late 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare, late 19th century Shahsevan bagface is an extraordinary testament to the highly specialized nomadic weaving traditions of northwestern Persia and the southern Caucasus reg...

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Antique Early 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century
Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century

Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Shahsavan Bag Face - 19th Century Size: 60×62 cm (23,6x24,4 In) In this rare sumakh bag face by the Moghan Shahsavan, the green field contains a white octagon enclosing eig...

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Saryk Chuval Tent Bag
19th Century Saryk Chuval Tent Bag

19th Century Saryk Chuval Tent Bag

Located in Dublin, NH

This luxurious tent bag was woven in western Central Asia by the nomadic Saryk tribe of Turkmen. Its fine attention to detail and use of luxurious materials such as silk and cotton s...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique Kazak Bag - Mid 19th Century
Antique Kazak Bag - Mid 19th Century

Antique Kazak Bag - Mid 19th Century

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

This rare middle of the 19th century Antique Kazak bag face highlights a powerful and rhythmic geometric composition featuring a monumental multi layered central medallion anchored w...

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Mid-20th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

692 - Exceptional 19th Century Caucasian Bag
692 - Exceptional 19th Century Caucasian Bag

692 - Exceptional 19th Century Caucasian Bag

Located in Paris, FR

692 - exceptional 19th century Caucasian bag. Very fine weaving.

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Antique 1880s Caucasian Tribal Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shoushtar Double bag or extra large floor pillow case, 19th Century
Antique Shoushtar Double bag or extra large floor pillow case, 19th Century

Antique Shoushtar Double bag or extra large floor pillow case, 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a breathtaking Antique double bag or a flat-weave rug, also known as a khorjin or saddlebag. It features a combination of pile-woven panels with geometr...

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Antique 19th Century West Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Beads

Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century, Caucasian Rugs
Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century, Caucasian Rugs

Antique Shahsevan Bag Face - 19th Century, Caucasian Rugs

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Antique Shahsavan Bag Face Caucasian Rugs Size : 52×58 cm (20,4x22,8 In) Finely woven in the sumakh technique, this half of a Moghan Shahsavan double bag displays a box-shaped meda...

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Red and Blue Bashir Torba Bag
Late 19th Century Red and Blue Bashir Torba Bag

Late 19th Century Red and Blue Bashir Torba Bag

Located in Dublin, NH

This Central Asian tent bag was most likely woven in the Middle Amu Darya area of what is now Uzbekistan. Structurally, it uses white cotton, hand-spun weft with the typical hardy da...

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Antique 19th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

643 - 19th Century Teke Chuval Bag Rug
643 - 19th Century Teke Chuval Bag Rug

643 - 19th Century Teke Chuval Bag Rug

Located in Paris, FR

643 - 19th century Teke chuval bag rug.

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Antique 1890s Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue
19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

19th Century Baluch Tribal Bag in Ivory, Brown, Blue

Located in Barrington, IL

This refined 19th-century Baluch tribal bag is a superb example of nomadic craftsmanship, combining elegant geometry with a soft, harmonious color palette. Woven in the soumak techni...

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

old Bag from Turkmenistan, 19th Century N° 648
old Bag from Turkmenistan, 19th Century N° 648

old Bag from Turkmenistan, 19th Century N° 648

Located in Paris, FR

old bag from Turkmenistan, 19th century.

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Antique 1890s Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval large bag from the late 1800s showcases the timeless artistry of Turkmen weaving. The front features the iconic 3×3 Turkmen Gul (medallio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century
Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, 19th Century

Located in Barrington, IL

This exquisite antique Turkmen Yomut Chuval large bag from the late 1800s showcases the timeless artistry of Turkmen weaving. The front features the iconic 3×3 Turkmen Gul (medallio...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia
19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia

19th Century Turkmen Yomut Chuval Bag, Hand-Woven Wool, Central Asia

Located in Barrington, IL

This exceptional 19th-century Turkmen Chuval camel bag is a rare and beautifully preserved example of Central Asian nomadic textile artistry.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

641 - Bag Bukhara Turkmen Antique Téké 19th Century 'collection'
641 - Bag Bukhara Turkmen Antique Téké 19th Century 'collection'

641 - Bag Bukhara Turkmen Antique Téké 19th Century 'collection'

Located in Paris, FR

641 - Beautiful 19th century Turkmen bag with a nice Bukhara design and natural red field colors, finely hand-knotted with wool velvet on wool foundations.

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Antique 1880s Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Kilim Rug Saddle Bag Caucasian
Kilim Rug Saddle Bag Caucasian

Kilim Rug Saddle Bag Caucasian

Located in Ferrara, IT

Antique Caucasian Saddle-Bag Kilim Rug, 1900 ca. The travel bags used during migrations, movements or during transhumance, have always been produced not only for their use, but also ...

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Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Caucasian Kilim Bag, Tribal Bohemian Bag
Antique Caucasian Kilim Bag, Tribal Bohemian Bag

Antique Caucasian Kilim Bag, Tribal Bohemian Bag

Located in Dallas, TX

70472, antique Caucasian Kilim bag. Rich with tribal symbolism, this functional antique Caucasian knapsack features a handwoven Kilim bag face on a well worn and sun faded fabric pou...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Adirondack Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomud Tribe Chuvat Front 'Storage Bag Front' Late 19th C.
Antique Turkmen Yomud Tribe Chuvat Front 'Storage Bag Front' Late 19th C.

Antique Turkmen Yomud Tribe Chuvat Front 'Storage Bag Front' Late 19th C.

Located in Istanbul, TR

Chuvals ( storage bags ) are a must for the tent of Turkmen people. This is an example to Yomud people of Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

American Victorian Carpet Bag
American Victorian Carpet Bag

American Victorian Carpet Bag

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian carpet bag with red leather trim and shoulder handles.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather

Antique San Jabi Kurd Bag Face of Double Hooked Medallion Design
Antique San Jabi Kurd Bag Face of Double Hooked Medallion Design

Antique San Jabi Kurd Bag Face of Double Hooked Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique San Jabi Kurd bag face of double hooked medallion design with a beautifully drawn bird foot border. The bag face is well drawn with hooked medallions surrounded by a flora...

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Wool

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Brown
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Brown

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag, Brown

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag with plain weave back. Western Afghanistan. The saddle bag is of lattice design with Turkmen related design elements. The saddle bag is in excellent c...

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Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag
Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag

Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag

Located in Evanston, IL

Caucasian rugs are among the most valuable oriental carpets in the world. Since ancient times, rugs from the mountainous Caucasus region have been prized for their superb wool, brig...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug
Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug

Nice small bag face antique qashqai rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pretty small qashqai rug in bag face sizes, with beautiful geometrical and decorative designs, and nice natural colours with red, blue, yellow, brown and white, entirely hand knotted...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag, AS IS
Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag, AS IS

Antique Turkish Anatolian Saddle Bag, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Turkish Saddle bag made of flat weave or kilim. In the past used for transportation on camels. It's a collector rug or a very nice decorative for your home.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Tribal Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Wonderful 19th century ghashghai collectible bag face rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Antique Distressed Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very pretty and rare collectible 19th century bag face ghashghai rug with beautiful tribal geometrical design and nice natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velv...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag face in soumak technique. An outstanding soumak bag face with the classic Shahsavan 'bird' design, superb natural dyes throughout. The bag face is ...

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Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Pleasing Soft Colors
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Pleasing Soft Colors

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Pleasing Soft Colors

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good soft colour. The bag face has rustic drawing with a hooked medallion lattice, surrounded by a floral rosette border. ...

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Wool

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Complete with Plain Weave Back
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Complete with Plain Weave Back

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Complete with Plain Weave Back

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag complete with plain weave back, the bag has the traditional diamond lattice design. Additional information: Age: Circa 1900 Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 1in (65 x 63...

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Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag, c-1870 AS IS
Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag, c-1870 AS IS

Antique Soumak Caucasian Kilim Rug/Bag, c-1870 AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Caucasian rugs are among the most valuable oriental carpets in the world. Since ancient times, rugs from the mountainous Caucasus region have been prized for their superb wool, brig...

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Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag With Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag With Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag With Plain Weave Back, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good clear colours and an attractive striped plain weave back Circa 1880 The bag face is well drawn with a hooked medallion ...

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Wool

Antique Tekke Turkmen Khorjin 'Saddle Bag'
Antique Tekke Turkmen Khorjin 'Saddle Bag'

Antique Tekke Turkmen Khorjin 'Saddle Bag'

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Tekke Turkmen khorjin (saddle bag) of very small size, Southern Turkmenistan. Complete khorjin of this quality are quite scarce, this example is in outstanding condition a...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Antique Tekke Torba, Caucasian, Woven, Tent Bag, Decorative Wall Covering, 1900
Antique Tekke Torba, Caucasian, Woven, Tent Bag, Decorative Wall Covering, 1900

Antique Tekke Torba, Caucasian, Woven, Tent Bag, Decorative Wall Covering, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Tekke torba. A Caucasian, woven tent bag or decorative wall covering, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Superb example of the Torba or nomadic tent b...

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Materials

Textile

Antique Tribal Storage Bag (Khorjin Face), 16" x 40"
Antique Tribal Storage Bag (Khorjin Face), 16" x 40"

Antique Tribal Storage Bag (Khorjin Face), 16" x 40"

Located in Evanston, IL

This charming antique tribal storage bag displays a bold and highly decorative geometric design characteristic of the nomadic weaving traditions of Eastern Anatolia. The bag is wove...

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Antique Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug
Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug

Bobyrug’s pretty antique distressed tribal Turkmen bag face rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Nice late 19th century Turkmen bag face rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design with stylized symbols and nice natural colours, wears and damages due to the age and the use...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870
Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Antique Turkoman Torba Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique rare Turkoman Torba bag with guls (roses) used by Turkoman tribes. There are many books on the whole history of these famous little nomadic carpets. This one is perfect for w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900
Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900

Antique Turkoman Horse Bag Fragment, Hand-Woven Wool, 1900

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

nr. 1046 - What to do with this fragment? Lining a small armchair, hanging on the wall as a souvenir, placed on a piece of furniture under a sculpture, or simply a nice cushion: it...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870
Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Antique Turkoman Tekké Wall Hanging Bag, Hand-Knotted Wool, Circa 1870

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Antique rare Turkoman "Torba" bag for wall hanging, with guls (roses) uses by Turkoman tribes. There are many books on the whole history of these famous little nomadic carpets. This ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Other Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Pillow with Velvet like Texture Made Out of a Turkmen Bag
Antique Pillow with Velvet like Texture Made Out of a Turkmen Bag

Antique Pillow with Velvet like Texture Made Out of a Turkmen Bag

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of a late 19th century, Turkmen Tekke Chuval (storage bag). It has silk highlights. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Linen, Silk, Wool

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Antique Baluch "Pushti" or Storage Bag, Central Asia, 19th Century
Antique Baluch "Pushti" or Storage Bag, Central Asia, 19th Century

Antique Baluch "Pushti" or Storage Bag, Central Asia, 19th Century

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

The "pushti" as it is used and referred to 'in situ' (Central Asia, incl. Afghanistan, Iran, etc) is a storage bag for clothing. They are made with a flat-woven back (which is missin...

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Antique 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved
Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved

Antique Afshar Tribal Bag Face South Persia, 19th Century Mounted Conserved

Located in By Appointment Only, CA

A very boldly articulted design dominates the field of this extaordinary Afshar (Persian tribal group) weaving. It is exceptional in the scale of patterning, as most other examples a...

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Antique 1870s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

Large Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Kilim Mule Bag Handmade in Reds and Blue
Large Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Kilim Mule Bag Handmade in Reds and Blue

Large Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Kilim Mule Bag Handmade in Reds and Blue

Located in Blackpool, Lancashire

A wonderful handmade Nomadic tribal mule bag. In a striped design in the center and geometric motifs on the bag section with a Kilim pile, which is a flat-weave This exceptional ex...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals
Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

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W 13.5 in L 15 in

Azerbaijan Sumak Bag face with Animals

Located in New York, NY

Sumak Bag face with Animals, Azerbaijan, Iran

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face
Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face

Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face

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W 21 in L 37 in

Antique Turkoman Soumak Bag Face

Located in Evanston, IL

Antique Turkomen tribal bag face hand knotted with a repeated diamond pattern. The complimentary colors used gives the appearance of movement.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes
Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes

Antique Turkmen Lebab Saryk Chuval Bag Face Rug, Wool and Vegetable Dyes

Located in Birmingham, AL

3’3 x 6’3 This is a spectacular Turkmen Lebab Saryk chuval, 4th Quarter 19th C from the Amy Darya region. This piece was originally attributed to the Tekke tribe, however, upon furt...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Yomud Chuval Tribal Bag Front
Antique Turkmen Yomud Chuval Tribal Bag Front

Antique Turkmen Yomud Chuval Tribal Bag Front

Located in Evanston, IL

Originally woven as the face of a bag. Made by the nomadic tribes of Turkmenistan. Very finely knotted.

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century White and Red Afshar Mixed Technique Salt Bag Rug

Late 19th Century White and Red Afshar Mixed Technique Salt Bag Rug

Located in Dublin, NH

Opposing pairs of birds are colorfully drawn against the white ground of this Afshar salt bag. The entire foundation is woven in white cotton, which renders a surface from which the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rugs

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Wool

Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug
Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug

Exceptional Late 19th Century Kurdish Bag Face Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An exceptional late 19th century Persian Kurdish bag face rug with a wonderful pattern containing multiple diamonds with geometric forms woven in crimson, light and dark indigo, and ...

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Antique 1880s Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

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Wool

SUPERB Antique Turkmen Late 19th Century Bag Face Rug - RR3613
SUPERB Antique Turkmen Late 19th Century Bag Face Rug - RR3613

SUPERB Antique Turkmen Late 19th Century Bag Face Rug - RR3613

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SUPERB Antique Turkmen Late 19th Century Bag Face Rug This is a superb Turkmen Bag Face Rug from the late 19th Century. It is in excellent condition with no wear. Made from a grea...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Goat Hair

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag
Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of 19th century Anatolian bag. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling. The backi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag
Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag

Antique Pillow Made Out of a 19th Century Anatolian Bag

Located in Istanbul, TR

The pillow is made out of 19th century Anatolian bag. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling. The backi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Kilim Turkish Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Baluch Balisht Bag

Baluch Balisht Bag

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W 12 in L 30 in

Baluch Balisht Bag

Located in Dublin, NH

Balisht is the Persian word for pillow, an Indo-European cognate of the English word “bolster” and equivalent to the Turkish, “yastik”. Many narrow Baluch weavings of this type are d...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Persian Shahsevan Bag

Persian Shahsevan Bag

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W 12 in L 12 in

Persian Shahsevan Bag

Located in Dublin, NH

Radiant hues of gold and copper frame the graphic ‘Memling gul’ square center of this small soumac bag from the Khamseh region of Northwest Persia. This piece is most probably the wo...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Shahsevan Mafrash Bag Panel
Shahsevan Mafrash Bag Panel

Shahsevan Mafrash Bag Panel

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W 52 in L 20 in

Shahsevan Mafrash Bag Panel

Located in Dublin, NH

This Northwest Persian pile panel is woven using lustrous wool and vivid colors. The piece originated as part of a mafrash, a six sided boxy storage bag used by the nomads of western...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face

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W 18.51 in L 18.9 in

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag face of sweet small size. The saddle bag has a floral rosette design on an indigo blue ground. The light madder red border frames the bag face well. Note...

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Antique Tribal Qashqai Bag Face
Antique Tribal Qashqai Bag Face

Antique Tribal Qashqai Bag Face

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W 22.05 in L 25.2 in

Antique Tribal Qashqai Bag Face

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique tribal Qashqai bag face of fine weave and good colour. The bag face is very well drawn with a central floral medallion, surrounded by herati design. The design is class...

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Persian Kurdish bag in original condition. The bag has typical Jaff design with repeating diamond in different shades. The back side Kilim is striped in ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kuba Bag, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kuba Bag, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kuba Bag, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Russian bag. On the navy blue border we can see nicely shaped geometric figures in red blue and beige shades. Beige border with red rhombuses and multico...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag face in soumak technique. An outstanding soumak bag face with the classic Shahsavan all over repeat medallion design, superb natural dyes throughout. ...

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Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag with plain weave back. Western Afghanistan. The saddle bag is one side of a pair, known as 1/2 Khorjin; or half saddle bag. The bag has a piled face and ...

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Antique 19th Century Afghan More Carpets

Antique Tribal Saddle Bag With Plain Weave Back
Antique Tribal Saddle Bag With Plain Weave Back

Antique Tribal Saddle Bag With Plain Weave Back

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique tribal saddle bag with plain weave back. Possibly Afshar Tribe. The saddle bag is of quite large size with a interesting design to the face. The wool is very soft and glos...

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Wool

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Tile' Design
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Tile' Design

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Tile' Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag face with 'tile' design. The saddle bag is of well known 'tile' design. The bag face has superb soft glossy wool and a very floppy handle. The bag face r...

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Wool

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag with plain weave back. Western Afghanistan. The saddle bag is of well known 'star and octagon' design. The field is filled with many tribal design elemen...

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Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Snowflake' Design
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Snowflake' Design

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Face with 'Snowflake' Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch saddle bag face with 'snowflake' design. The saddle bag is of well known 'snowflake' design. The bag face has superb soft glossy wool and a very floppy handle. The ...

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Wool

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag face in soumak technique. An outstanding soumak bag face in a Classic Shahsavan design, superb natural dyes throughout. The bag face is in outstand...

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Persian Kurdish bag face in chocolate brown field with colorful geometric design and white border. Classic collectible piece.

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Kurdish bag face in geometric design with a chocolate brown field and red border. It has some age ware, but still very beautiful piece.      

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Persian Kurdish Bag Face, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Persian Kurdish bag face. Chocolate field with white and bright blue borders among the geometric design on it. High quality wool makes this piece to shin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Tekke Turkmen Saddle Bag
Antique Tekke Turkmen Saddle Bag

Antique Tekke Turkmen Saddle Bag

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W 19.69 in L 75.99 in

Antique Tekke Turkmen Saddle Bag

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Tekke Turkmen saddle bag (Khorjin) with Salor turreted gul design. The bags are finely woven and have been opened down the sides for display. Note the piled decorative bad i...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kazak Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kazak Bag Face, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Caucasian Kazak Bag Face, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Russian Kazak bag face. Small piece with great colors and design on it. Kazak rugs are a type of Armenian rug that were woven in the south of Caucasus, ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Caucasian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Afshar Tribal Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back
Antique Afshar Tribal Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Antique Afshar Tribal Saddle Bag with Plain Weave Back

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique saddle bag by the Afshar tribe, complete with plain weave back The bag face has a unusual and most interesting design, the bag is complete with plain weave back and tradit...

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Antique Tribal Qashqai or Luri Chanteh Bag Faces (Pair)
Antique Tribal Qashqai or Luri Chanteh Bag Faces (Pair)

Antique Tribal Qashqai or Luri Chanteh Bag Faces (Pair)

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique tribal Qashqai or Luri chanteh bag faces (Pair). The bag faces are well drawn with a small central medallion surrounded by four birds and floral rosettes. The border is a cl...

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, with Very Unusual Design
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, with Very Unusual Design

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, with Very Unusual Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Kurdish saddle bag bag face with very unusual design. Size: 2ft 2in x 1ft 9in (66 x 54cm). Circa 1900. The bag face is drawn with a all over design in soft pastel colours on...

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Antique 19th Century Persian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Beshir Turkmen Chuval Camel Bag of Large Size
Antique Beshir Turkmen Chuval Camel Bag of Large Size

Antique Beshir Turkmen Chuval Camel Bag of Large Size

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Beshir Turkmen chuval (camel bag) with the Mina Khani design. The chuval is of large size and shaped to fit on the side of a camel, chuval were large bags strapped to the ...

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Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique H-376
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique H-376

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face in Soumak Technique H-376

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag face in soumak technique. A pleasing soumak bag face in a classic Shahsavan diagonal stripe design, superb natural dyes throughout. The bag face is...

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Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design 1900
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design 1900

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good colour and excellent wool. The bag face is well drawn with a hooked medallion lattice, the bag has a diamond design m...

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Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face Pair, with Superb Medallion Design
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face Pair, with Superb Medallion Design

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face Pair, with Superb Medallion Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A pair of antique Kurdish saddle bag bag face with superb medallion design. The bag faces are drawn with a rustic latch hook medallion on an ivory ground, these are framed by bird...

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Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Thick Pile and Good Colour
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Thick Pile and Good Colour

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face, Thick Pile and Good Colour

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good colour including blues, yellows and pinks. The bag face is drawn with a rustic hooked medallion lattice, surrounded b...

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Wool

Antique Baluch Double Faced Vanity Bag with Original Long Tassels
Antique Baluch Double Faced Vanity Bag with Original Long Tassels

Antique Baluch Double Faced Vanity Bag with Original Long Tassels

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch double faced vanity bag with original long tassels. This small vanity bag was made by the Baluch nomads of Sistan Province, south east Afghanistan. The bag has pile...

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Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design H-336
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design H-336

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design H-336

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good colour and superb wool. The bag face is well drawn with a hooked medallion lattice, the bag has a zig-zag design main...

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Wool

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (B), Circa 1880
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (B), Circa 1880

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (B), Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag in soumak technique with plain weave back Circa 1880 An outstanding soumak bag in a classic Shahsavan design, superb natural dyes throughout The bag is...

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Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (A), Circa 1880
Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (A), Circa 1880

Antique Shahsavan Saddle Bag Face In Soumak Technique (A), Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Shahsavan saddle bag in soumak technique with plain weave back Circa 1880 An outstanding soumak bag in a classic Shahsavan design, superb natural dyes throughout The bag is...

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Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Bag Face, 1880s
Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Bag Face, 1880s

Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Bag Face, 1880s

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Square antique collectible Afghan Baluch bag face. The beautiful background color mixed in brown, burgundy and red with a shiny blue design all around it throws us in the magical tri...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Uzbek Bag Face, 1870s, 1B352
Handmade Antique Collectible Uzbek Bag Face, 1870s, 1B352

Handmade Antique Collectible Uzbek Bag Face, 1870s, 1B352

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This handmade antique collectible Uzbek bag face has extremely beautiful colors. Bright red and bright yellow in combination with navy blue. The rug is dated as 19th century and has ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Turkmen Yomud Torba Bag, 1880s, 1P150
Handmade Antique Turkmen Yomud Torba Bag, 1880s, 1P150

Handmade Antique Turkmen Yomud Torba Bag, 1880s, 1P150

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Turkmen Yomud Torba salt bag in traditional design. The rug is from the end of 19th century in original good condition. -condition: original good, -circa: 1880...

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Antique Late 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Bag, 1880s, 1C368
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Bag, 1880s, 1C368

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Bag, 1880s, 1C368

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique handmade Afghan Baluch bag. This tribal piece has beautiful deep blue shade with geometric tribal figures on it in green and red colors. The rug is in original condition, it ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design with Good Color
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design with Good Color

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face of Diamond Lattice Design with Good Color

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good colour and superb wool. The bag face is well drawn with a hooked medallion lattice, the bag has a floral rosette main b...

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Wool

Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, 1880s, 1p148
Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, 1880s, 1p148

Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, 1880s, 1p148

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Afghan Baluch collectible salt bag in tribal design with the stars. The rug is from the beginning of 20th century in original condition, it has some low pile. -co...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug

Antique Sarouk Bag Face - 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

Sarouk Bag Face 19th Century Sarouk Bag Face Size: 75×79 cm 2,46x2,59 In This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs

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Wool

Pillow Casefashioned from a Lakai Uzbek Mirror Bag , Late 19th Century
Pillow Casefashioned from a Lakai Uzbek Mirror Bag , Late 19th Century

Pillow Casefashioned from a Lakai Uzbek Mirror Bag , Late 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It does not come with an insert. Linen in the back. Dry Cleaning is recomended.

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Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Central Asian Rugs

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Cotton, Silk

642 -  Beautiful 19th Century Turkmen Bag with a Nice Bukhara Design
642 -  Beautiful 19th Century Turkmen Bag with a Nice Bukhara Design

642 - Beautiful 19th Century Turkmen Bag with a Nice Bukhara Design

Located in Paris, FR

642 - Beautiful 19th century Turkmen bag with a nice Bukhara design and natural red field colors, finely hand-knotted with wool velvet on wool foundations.

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Antique 1880s Turkmen Tribal Central Asian Rugs

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Wool

Antique Rug, Turkmen Rug, Handmade Carpet Brown Oriental Rug, Yomut Bag Face
Antique Rug, Turkmen Rug, Handmade Carpet Brown Oriental Rug, Yomut Bag Face

Antique Rug, Turkmen Rug, Handmade Carpet Brown Oriental Rug, Yomut Bag Face

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Turkmen Yomut bag face circa 1880 - very good condition, in rust, cream and Navy blue. Handmade antique collectable Turkoman Yomut rug in deep burgundy colour with classic Yo...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen Khorassan Central Asian Rugs

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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face H-021
Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face H-021

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face H-021

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W 22.84 in L 27.17 in

Antique Jaf Kurd Bag Face H-021

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Jaf Kurd bag face of diamond lattice design with good soft colour including light blues and pinks. The bag face is well drawn with a hooked medallion lattice, surrounded b...

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Antique 19th Century Turkmen More Carpets

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Wool

Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug
Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Nice Little Fine Antique Ghashghai Bag Face Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Very beautiful little late 19th century tribal rug, originally made for Bah face, with nice design and beautiful natural colors with orange, blue, yellow and green, entirely and fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Tribal Persian Rugs

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Wool

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19th Century Carpet Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 19th century carpet bag you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 19th century carpet bag — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century carpet bag — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A 19th century carpet bag, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a 19th Century Carpet Bag?

Prices for a 19th century carpet bag start at $275 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $1,389.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.