Afghan Hand-Knotted Wool Saddle Bag – 124 × 50 cm

Ivory hooked medallions command the two pile faces of this Afghan hand-knotted wool saddle bag. Deep red, burgundy and navy geometric borders create a strong frame, while striped flatwoven panels and coloured blocks distinguish the joined construction.

Made in Afghanistan from pure wool pile, the complete saddle bag retains its open compartments, woven centre and fringed edges. The contrast between dense pile pattern and exposed flatweave gives this traditional Afghan textile both visual depth and structural interest.

Size (in cm): 124 x 50
Origin: Afghanistan
Region/Tradition: Afghan / traditional saddle bag textile
Construction: Hand-knotted pile with flatwoven sections
Material: Pure wool pile
Colour: Deep red, burgundy, navy blue, ivory and muted green
Pattern: Paired ivory hooked medallions with diamond centres, rosette-patterned borders and striped flatwoven panels
Style: Traditional Afghan
Shape: Rectangular