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Khorjin (saddlebag) خورجین
A khorjin is a double bag: two pouches joined by a band so the pair can hang either side of a horse, mule or camel. Dehkhoda defines it as two sacks joined at one side. The two faces are usually the decorated part, in pile, soumak or kilim, while the backs are plainer weave.
Also Khurjin · Khordjin · Khurjeen · Khorjeen · double saddlebag · double bag
See also Bag face, Soumak, Tacheh
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