Antique Tribal Chanteh Face by the Afshar Tribe

Antique tribal Qashqai half Khorjin by the Darrehshuri sub tribe of the Qashqai. This saddle bag has a piled face with the traditional Qashqai single medallion design surrounded b...

Antique rug with tribal design from the Shiraz region, probably by settled weavers from the Khamseh or Qashqai tribe Circa 1920 A good rug has an all over repeat floral rosette desi...

Antique tribal Afshar rug with repeat herati design. An good tribal Afshar rug with a repeat herati (leaf) design on a dark indigo blue ground. The herati design is drawn in bands...

Antique Ersari Turkmen 12 gul chuval face with good colour The elem design is a stylised tree design Circa 1900 Chuval are storage bags used by the nomads to transport goods, the fa...

Nice antique Afshar rug with beautiful geometrical and stylized floral design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation.

This richly woven 19th-century Afshar bagface—originally the front panel of a nomadic saddlebag—is a remarkable example of tribal textile art from southern Persia. Once a utilitarian object crafted for everyday use by the Afshar people, it now stands as a vibrant piece of wall art, embodying centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and nomadic heritage. Woven by village and tribal artisans, bagfaces and mafrash panels like this one were essential to nomadic life, used for transport and storage. Over time, these humble yet intricate textiles have become prized for their bold geometric designs, expressive color palettes, and deep cultural roots. The Afshar tribe is one of the oldest in the world, with a history stretching back to ancient Persia. Remarkably, many members of the tribe have maintained their nomadic lifestyle to this day, residing in regions that are home to some of the world’s earliest known civilizations. Now appreciated far beyond their original function, Afshar bagface bring warmth, history, and timeless design into modern interiors—each piece a story woven in wool. Dimensions:1’ 6” x 2’ 10” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: SW Persia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1294 Afshar Tribal Bags, Afshar Saddlebags, Antique Afshar Bags, Afshar Bagface, Kurdish Tribal Rugs, Kurdish Rug, Tribal Kurdish Carpets, Antique Kurdish Rugs, Antique Kurdish Weaving, Antique Nomadic Bags, Antique Wall Textiles...

A wonderful early 20th century Persian Afshar rug with a bold tribal pattern with stylized flowers in a diamond medallion amidst a field of more stylized flowers, and surrounded by a...

Discover the elegance of a 19th-century Afshar rug, featuring a captivating Botteh design and enchanting natural colors. Meticulously hand-knotted with wool velvet on a wool foundati...