2 x 3 Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag 78479

78479 Antique Persian Turkmen Saddlebag, 01'09 x 03'04.

This antique Persian Turkmen saddlebag, hand-knotted with ancestral precision, carries the soul of a nomadic journey stitched into every thread. Woven in the late 19th century by tribal hands, its purpose was not merely decorative but deeply functional—strapped across the flanks of a camel or horse as it traversed the arid landscapes between oasis and encampment. Now separated from the rhythm of hooves and the hush of desert wind, it retains the spirit of movement and memory, a living artifact of the road.

Two mirrored panels burn with tribal symbolism: serrated latticework and eight-pointed stars—perhaps representing protection or celestial guidance—stand boldly against fields of crimson, emerald, ivory, and night-black. The bold geometry is more than ornamentation; it is a woven prayer, a declaration of identity, and a charm against the unseen. Greek-key borders spiral in eternal continuity, a motif as old as civilization itself, enclosing the power within.

Flip it over, and the striped flatwoven back reveals an entirely different rhythm—bands of red, ochre, indigo, and earth running in vertical succession like rain against canvas. This utilitarian base speaks of the duality of tribal life: beauty facing outward, resilience hidden beneath. The clasping cords and tassels still dangle with pride, echoing the tactile reality of journeys made and burdens carried across ancient trade routes.

To possess this antique Turkmen saddlebag is to hold a vessel of tradition—half sculpture, half story. It embodies both the intimacy of the weaver’s loom and the grandeur of the vast frontiers once crossed. Whether draped on a wall, laid across a chest, or displayed as a fragment of tribal heritage, it whispers tales of kinship, migration, and the enduring artistry of a people whose threads were bound to land, beast, and sky. Design a room that feels well-traveled and effortlessly inviting with this woven wonder of the world, whether it be used as a throw or wall decor.

• Rendered in variegated shades of red, black, navy blue, beige, dark green, charcoal, brick red, and brown coffee with other accent colors.
• Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
• Hand knotted wool. Handwoven wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 01'09 x 03'04.
• Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.