Afghan Saddle Bag textured wool 60 -70 years old

60 -70 years old

Stock Number: BR481

Size: 190 x 115 cm | 6'3" x 3'9"

Size:  304 x 215 cm | 10' x 7'1"

These vintage tribal saddle bags were originally created as practical travelling companions for nomadic life

Afghan Saddle Bag textured wool 60 -70 years oldThese 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