Turkish nomads have been using saddle bags for generations as a way to transport certain goods on the back of their donkey. Nowadays Saddle Bags are the new home accessory for the armchair, couch, baby cot or even bed head - just to name a few!
The Clara Kilim Saddle Bag is a sweet addition to your home decor. This saddle bag has been cut from the same vintage kilim as the Clara Saddle Bag in Mint but the colour palette is slightly different due to the more navy and red dominance! Both pockets are 30cm in depth and width, with the total saddle bag length measuring in at 90cm it's the perfect size for a standard sized armchair or crib. The edges are finished with a blanket stitch from handspun, organically dyed, anatolian wool in a navy blue colour. The same wool is used for the soft pom-poms that adorn all four corners of this saddle bag. The vintage kilim that this saddle bag was cut from is estimated to be 40 years in age due to the toning in the yarn and style of embroidery found.
This saddle bag also comes with mint stitching.
Measurements:
90cm x 30cm (30cm Pocket Depth)
35inch x 11inch (11 inch Pocket Depth)
Colour Palette: Pink, White, Canary Yellow, Purple, Red, Navy Blue, Orange, Salmon.
*This saddle bag has been professionally cleaned in a natural aloe vera soap.
*This product is available for free Perth local pick-up.
Clara Kilim Saddle Bag -Navy
This saddle bag is an authentic vintage piece made from 100% wool sourced from the Aegean region of Turkey, namely Selcuk and is 40 years old, made from organic dyes. Due to the handwoven and vintage nature of this product there may be some slight imperfections, it is the imperfections that enhance the overall aesthetic and authenticity of this product and therefore should be appreciated.
Washing Instructions;
Spot cleaning - please use a damp sponge with a mixture of warm water, vinegar and natural soap.
General cleaning - the easiest way is to hose it down with a natural soap as your detergent. You can use a small amount of vinegar in the final rinse to bring back the shine to dull colours. Do not soak your saddle bag and never wash it in the washing machine.
Persistent stains - due to the organic nature it is recommended to use a rug cleaning specialist