Afghan Saddle Bag pakistani rug a city in the Khorasan

a city in the Khorasan Province of northeastern Iran

Stock Number: BR1076

all Turkmen's rugs were made by nomadic tribes

Hand-knotted with high-quality wool

those colours have already mellowed into a richness that only time and authentic dyes together can produce

Afghan Saddle Bag pakistani rug a city in the KhorasanThese vintage tribal saddle bags were originally created as practical travelling companions for nomadic life. Woven as a joined pair of bags, they were placed across the back of a horse, donkey or camel and used to carry food, clothing, tools and other everyday belongings as families moved between grazing lands and seasonal settlements. Despite their practical purpose, saddle bags were often richly decorated. Their patterns, colours and motifs