Hi Taji,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Based on their design, colors, and weaving style, these saddlebags most likely originate from Iran (Persia), specifically from a tribal or nomadic group such as the Qashqai or Lori in southwestern Iran.

Its unusual for most saddlebags to remain intact; it's more common to see bagface panels cut (or never attached) come to auction where they sell for modest sums that appeal to beginning collectors. This would likely appeal most to a serious academically-oriented collector or textile historian who appreciates the form in its original representation.

The intact saddlebags I've seen at auction usually sell between $600-800.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Persian Qasqai or Lori hand-knotted wool (double) saddlebag
made in Southwestern Iran, second quarter 20th Century
Two identical bagfacesbacked with a striped flatwoven kilim, each with top loops, centering a geometric medallion on a dark red ground with cream-ground border.
25 by 45 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; value assumes no tears, repairs, stains or odors.
PROVENANCE: Inherited; previously purchased in Iran in the mid 20th Century
$600-800*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia