Vintage Persian Afshar Tribal Bagface in Blue, Yellow, Brown, Ivory Tribal Wall

This exquisite 19th-century Shahsavan bagface, woven in the Azerbaijan region of northwestern Persia, is a striking example of tribal textile artistry. Crafted in the late 1800s, it ...

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...

Wonderful vintage Qashqai tribal area rug from the mid 1900s from the Lori or Qashqai tribes of Southwest Persia. A large medallion almost covers the whole rug with small geometric designs in various colors set throughout the medallion. It has dark blue spandrels with small geometric forms. The rug has a very unique design with all-natural vegetable dyes which adds to the beauty of the rug. Dimensions: 4' 11" x 7' Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Persia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1605 Qashqai Tribal Rugs, Shiraz Tribal Rug, Tribal Qashqai Carpets, Antique Qashqai Rugs, Antique Qashqai Weaving, Antique Nomadic Bags, Antique Wall Textiles, Qashqai Salt Bags, Qashqai Tribal Bagface, Qashqai Saddlebags, Tribal Persian Rugs, Tribal Persian Weaving, Qashqai Tribal Salt Bags, South Persian Tribes, Qashqai Paisley Rugs, Paisley Rugs, Paisley Carpets...

Discover a captivating piece of tribal history with this 19th Century Persian Kurdish Tribal Bagface, now beautifully presented as unique nomadic wall art. Woven by skilled Kurdish t...

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Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...

Hamadan is the capital of an eponymous province, and it’s one of the oldest cities in Persia. It’s also one of Persia’s most productive and diverse weaving centers. Like other cities...

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