Saddle Bag / 26045

This Saddle Bag antique rug measures 51 x 58 cm and reads as a finely aged, compact textile with strong graphic presence. The field is built from horizontal bands of red, cream, brown, navy, and orange, punctuated by small diamond motifs and narrow patterned borders. Leather appliqué elements and the extended strap give the piece a distinctly tactile character, while medium wear lends softness to the surface and edge line. Circa 1880 - 1900, it retains the intimate asymmetry and material richness that make this Saddle Bag so distinctive. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.