Afghan Saddle Bag Black and southern Afghanistan

and southern Afghanistan

and ivory hues form the base

Size: 289 x 197 cm | 9'6" x 6'5"

Stock Number: BR927

This rug comes from the weaving traditions of the Turkmen tribes who historically lived across regions that now include Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan

Afghan Saddle Bag Black and southern AfghanistanThese 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