Jazmourian Fine Wool and Goat's Hair Persian Saddle bag

Handwoven by the nomads of Jiroft South eastern Persia,

Khorjins or Saddle bags are unique pieces of art originally made for the transport of grains and goods over long distances using horses or other pack animals.

As saddlebags are made for personal or family use, they are viewed as an opportunity by the weavers to experiment with colours, construction methods and motifs resulting in unique eye-catching pieces, highly desired by collectors around the world.

Having been woven to carry heavy loads over long distances, Saddlebags feature robust and durable materials and construction in order to ensure longevity. Often times Goat’s hair is used in the construction of saddle bags as according to local beliefs goat’s hair is a natural snake repellent.

Saddlebags and Saddlebag faces are unique hardy textiles suitable for use as Wall or floor art in contemporary homes.