Antique Qashqai Bagface. Circa 1890.

Antique Qashqai Bagface*. Circa 1890.

High-quality, lanolin-rich wool. Face hand-knotted with a deep wool pile with natural dyes. The back is plain-weave madder red kilim, in stripped colours. Hand stich signature. Dominated by burnt oranges, deep indigo blue, light green, ivory and a light blue.

Design & Motifs: Includes dominant central diamond medallion, stylized boteh (pear-shaped) motifs, and geometric floral patterns. Richly coloured.

Condition: Good condition. Some edge fraying and small stitch repair. Soft pile.

Dimensions:

Height = 85 cm (when folded)

Width = 60 cm

Woolen face: 60 x 60 cm approx.

*Antique Bagface handwoven textile, made by the nomadic Qashqai tribes of South Iran. These faces were originally the front panels of a khorjin (double saddlebag) used for storage and transport during migrations. Tribal Textile Characteristics:

Design & Motifs: Classic designs often feature a central hooked medallion or diamond surrounded by rosettes and animal figures. Some include symbolic patterns like the boteh (paisley) or cypress trees.

Materials: Woven from high-quality, handspun wool on a wool foundation, often utilizing natural dyes like indigo and madder.

Function: While originally functional for tribal use, they are now highly collectible as wall art, cushions, or small decorative rugs.