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This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.

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Antique Persian Tribal Bakhtiari Saddlebag 47881

Size: 3 ft 2 in x 4 ft 7 in (0.97 m x 1.4 m)

Origin: Persian Rugs

Style: Horse Covers

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A meticulously woven geometric composition gives this antique saddle bag an added layer of cultural significance, making it an exemplary work.

Antique Persian Tribal Bakhtiari Saddlebag, Origin: Persia, Circa: Turn of the 20th Century – Here is a stunning and unique antique saddlebag, woven in Persia around the turn of the twentieth century. Pieces such as this splendid example are exceptionally rare, and sought after by collectors for their rich sense of cultural authenticity and importance. Woven in the wide-ranging Bakhtiari style, which encompasses both classically composed “city rugs” and more primitive tribal rugs, this saddle bag is infused with profound a profound sense of culture. The design of this antique saddle bag is especially appealing, being characterized by a decidedly geometric aesthetic, with abstract rectilinear figures unfolding intriguingly against a field of red. The colors are vibrant throughout this piece, which is a truly exceptional example. A meticulously woven geometric composition gives this antique saddle bag an added layer of cultural significance, making it an exemplary work.