Antique Qashqai Khorjin Bag (0.53m x 0.26m)

A fabulous antique Khorjin double bag woven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe at the beginning of the 20th Century. The designs of each side are very similar with a central rosette on an ivory field with four animal figures (either dogs or goats) in the corners. Finely woven for a tribal piece with soft, lustrous wool. These Khorjin were woven to transport possessions during their biannual migrations. However, I have never seen one this tiny! It’s only 53cms by 26cms and I can’t imagine it would have been much use for carrying anything, let alone what animal it would actually fit on! A very charming and unusual bag.