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Vintage Persian Saddle Bag Face
Vintage Persian Saddle Bag Face

Vintage Persian Saddle Bag Face

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Soumak saddle bag face, woven with a tribal pattern with

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow
Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow

Antique Circa 1900 Persian Saddle-Bag Converted to a Tribal Pillow

Located in Louisville, KY

Stunning c. 1900, Persian Tribal Qashqai Khorjin Saddle Bag that's been converted to a tribal

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Kilim Saddle Bag
Early 20th Century Kilim Saddle Bag

Early 20th Century Kilim Saddle Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

A bold early 20th century Persian saddle bag with a fantastic all-over geometric pattern wiven in

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag,  AS IS
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag,  AS IS

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag, AS IS

Located in Evanston, IL

Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Saddle Bag, 19th Century
Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Saddle Bag, 19th Century

Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Saddle Bag, 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique Persian Baluch Khorjin Rug Saddle Bag, 19th Century (4th Quarter) This exceptionally fine

Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag,  17" x 35"
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag,  17" x 35"

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag, 17" x 35"

Located in Evanston, IL

Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for caring food by mule and

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''
Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''

Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''

Located in New York, NY

Extremely Fine Double Saddle Bag attached Persian Qashqai 1'3'' x 2'8''. The best SW Persian, Fars

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''. The rugs of the Central Asian/NW

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''
Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Turkmen Saddle Bag (One of pair) 2'2'' x 3'4''. The rugs of the Central Asian/NW

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Shahsevan Saddle Bag
Early 20th Century Shahsevan Saddle Bag

Early 20th Century Shahsevan Saddle Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

A wondeful early 20th century Persian Shahsevan flat-weave saddlebag with a fantastic multicolored

Category

Vintage 1940s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag Rug
Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag Rug

Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 20th century Persian Baluch saddle bag rug with each face having two white diamonds

Category

Vintage 1930s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag
Wonderful Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag

Wonderful Early 20th Century Baluch Saddle Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Baluch saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Saddle Bag 1'7'' x 3'1''
Vintage Afghan Saddle Bag 1'7'' x 3'1''

Vintage Afghan Saddle Bag 1'7'' x 3'1''

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Afghan Saddle Bag 1'7'' x 3'1''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Azerbaijan Saddle Bag/ Soumak Kilim weave
Antique Azerbaijan Saddle Bag/ Soumak Kilim weave

Antique Azerbaijan Saddle Bag/ Soumak Kilim weave

Located in Evanston, IL

Kilim or flat weave rug made for saddle bag, it has been used in past for household goods

Category

20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkmen Chuval or Saddle Bag, Afghanistan 1930s
Vintage Turkmen Chuval or Saddle Bag, Afghanistan 1930s

Vintage Turkmen Chuval or Saddle Bag, Afghanistan 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

storage bag or saddlebag face. It features a traditional geometric designs such as snowflakes, lozenges

Category

Vintage 1930s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 2'0 x 2'0 Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face with Diamond Medallion Design. Keivan Woven

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Wonderful Early 20th Century Lori Saddle Bag Rug
Wonderful Early 20th Century Lori Saddle Bag Rug

Wonderful Early 20th Century Lori Saddle Bag Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Lori saddle bag with two exceptional bold woven faces

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style
Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style

Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style

Located in Dallas, TX

?78192 Antique Kurdish Jaf Saddle Bag with Tribal Style 02'03 x 04'09. Warm and inviting with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 2' x 5'
Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 2' x 5'

Tribal Animal Design Antique Persian Luri Saddle Bag 2' x 5'

Located in New York, NY

Antique Persian Luri Bag, Country of Origin: Persia, Circa Date: Late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Persian Sumak Sadle Double Bag, 1940s, 1c399
Handmade Antique Persian Sumak Sadle Double Bag, 1940s, 1c399

Handmade Antique Persian Sumak Sadle Double Bag, 1940s, 1c399

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique collectible Persian Sumak saddle double bag in original good condition. The bag is from the

Category

Vintage 1940s Asian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Front Panel
Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Front Panel

Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Front Panel

Located in New York, NY

An antique Northwest Persian saddle bag front panel. A natural dyed wool pile in Turkish knot

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Kazak Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow
Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow

Antique Northwest Persian Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Antique Northwest Persian Saddle bag pair as a pillow. A complete saddle bag with hand knotted

Category

Vintage 1910s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag
Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag

Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag

Located in RÉDING, FR

"Antique Horse Saddle Pad, Persian Bag" COMPLETE CHUVAL, BAKHTIARI TRIBUS, CHAHAR MAHAL, WESTERN

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Other Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Baktiari Saddle Bag, Piled & Kelim Weave, Wool, 1910
Antique Persian Baktiari Saddle Bag, Piled & Kelim Weave, Wool, 1910

Antique Persian Baktiari Saddle Bag, Piled & Kelim Weave, Wool, 1910

Located in Williamsburg, VA

This is a Persian Baktiari saddle bag from circa 1910. It is two bags connected together so they

Category

Early 20th Century Caucasian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag Front Panel, Shiraz, Southern Persia
Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag Front Panel, Shiraz, Southern Persia

Antique Qashqai Saddle Bag Front Panel, Shiraz, Southern Persia

Located in New York, NY

An antique qashqai saddle bag front panel, Shiraz, Southern Persia. A very fine wool pile in

Category

Antique 1880s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow, Northeastern Persia
Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow, Northeastern Persia

Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow, Northeastern Persia

Located in New York, NY

Antique Baluch saddle bag pair as a pillow, Northeastern Persia. A complete saddle bag with hand

Category

Antique 1870s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag

Antique Persian Azerbaijan Saddle Bag

Located in Evanston, IL

Kilim or flat weave rug and also pile made for storage arer part of the saddle bag, it has been

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Early 20th Century Gabbeh Saddle Bag
Beautiful Early 20th Century Gabbeh Saddle Bag

Beautiful Early 20th Century Gabbeh Saddle Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Gabbeh saddle bag with a beautifully woven striped pattern

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Kilim Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fantastic Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Saddle Bag
Fantastic Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Saddle Bag

Fantastic Early 20th Century Bakhtiari Saddle Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari saddle bag with a beautiful woven geometric

Category

Vintage 1920s Persian Bakshaish Persian Rugs

Materials

Leather, Wool

Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Luri Tribe, circa 1900
Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Luri Tribe, circa 1900

Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Luri Tribe, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB

Antique South West Persian saddle bag by The Luri Tribe, superb back, circa 1900. Size: 2ft 0in x

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Afshar Tribe, circa 1900
Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Afshar Tribe, circa 1900

Antique South Persian Saddle Bag by the Afshar Tribe, circa 1900

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, GB

Antique South Persian Afshar Tribal saddle bag with plain weave back, circa 1900. Size: 2ft 9in x

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia
Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia

Antique Kurdish Saddle Bag Face, Northwestern Persia

Located in New York, NY

An antique Kurdish saddle bag face, Northwestern Persia. A natural dyed wool pile in Persian knot

Category

Antique Early 1900s Persian Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Persian Saddle Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Persian saddle bag available at 1stDibs. A Persian saddle bag — often made from fabric, wool and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Persian saddle bag you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Persian saddle bag, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Persian Saddle Bag?

A Persian saddle bag can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,546, while the lowest priced sells for $545 and the highest can go for as much as $2,750.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.

Questions About Persian Saddle Bag
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Many celebrities wear Dior Saddle Bags. Some notable people who photographers have snapped with the iconic bag include Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Elle Macpherson, Katie Holmes, Kate Bosworth, Nina Dobrev and Natalia Dyer. Shop a collection of Dior Saddle Bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, the Dior saddle bag is generally not considered a classic bag. It debuted in 1999 in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection designed by John Galliano. Because of its introduction year, the saddle bag isn't a vintage style and is usually thought of as a modern design. Shop a range of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether a Dior Saddle Bag holds its value depends on a variety of factors, including how well it’s cared for and what demand and supply are like in the future. Because it can be difficult to predict how the value of items will change over time, choose handbags that appeal to you. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Dior bags from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, the classic Dior saddle bag includes a shoulder strap. The more recent Dior and Sacai saddle bag has an adjustable strap, allowing you to wear it on your shoulder or fastened across your chest. Dior also sells longer canvas straps that you can attach to many of their bags, including the classic saddle bag. Find a collection of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Dior Saddle bag is a unique shape, so to check authenticity, examine the shape of the bag. It is oblong, with clean crisp lines. Next, check out the interlocking C and D charms. The connecting pieces should be secure. Finally, the stitching of the bag should be seamless and even. Any stitches out of place are an immediate red flag. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Dior bags and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the re-issued Dior Saddle Bag comes with a removable shoulder strap. The original Dior Saddle Bag does not feature a shoulder strap. If you’re looking for a Dior Saddle Bag with a strap, then you’ll want to find newer versions of the bag. Find vintage and contemporary Dior bags, clothing and accessories from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To attach a branded canvas strap to a Dior saddle bag, use the spring-mounted lobster clasps located at each end. Simply pull back on the finger knob to open the fastener and slip the clasp onto one of the metal rings located on the top of the bag. Let go to close the fastener. Repeat on the other side, and you're ready to carry your bag with your new strap. Find a collection of Dior saddle bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How you wear a Dior Saddle Bag strap is a matter of personal preference. You can sling it over one shoulder or style it across your body. In addition, you can wear the strap on your forearm. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Dior Saddle Bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The Dior Saddle Bag first came out in 2000 and made its debut at the French luxury fashion house's 1999 Spring Ready-to-Wear show. Designer John Galliano created the iconic handbag. Shop an assortment of Dior Saddle Bags on 1stDibs.