19th Century Persian Tribal Luri Bagface Repurposed as Nomadic Wall Art

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...

19th century Persian Kurdish Tribal Bagface in Multicolor Geometrical Design Used as Nomadic Wall Art. It could have been either the face of a saddlebag or the side panels for a mafrash (large bag). It has kilim weaving and the soumak woven designs add to the decoration of the bag. The bag face and mafrash items started their lives as utilitarian items for the use by the village and tribal weavers and more than a century later they bring beauty and design as decorative items in our homes. Dimensions: 2’ 2” x 2’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: Wool on a wool foundation with natural organic dyes dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use At The Persian Knot Gallery, we are also committed to sustainability and would like our clients to be delighted when they receive their purchases. Since the return shipping and transportation could add to the carbon footprint of the items, we would like to minimize returns if possible. To accomplish this, we encourage our clients to contact us and ask for more information, photos and videos before purchasing an item. #Kurdish Tribal Bags, #Kurdish Bagface #Kurdish Saddlebags # Malayer Bagface #Baluch Tribal Rugs #Antique Tribal Weaving #Antique Wall Textiles...

Early 20th Century Persian flat woven kilim Afshar Tribal Bagface. It has a geometric pattern in red, blue, brown colors. A wonderful example of Nomadic Wall Art. The bagface an...

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Antique Persian Luri Long Rug, Late 19th Century Very good condition with slightly lower pile in areas. Additional Information Dimensions: 6'6" x 15'6" Origin: Persia Period: Late ...