From Generation to Generation – Modernized Antique Saddlebag with Colorful Kilim Patterns

Item Details:
This special saddlebag, hand-embroidered by Dirim Ayral in 1985, carries both a family heirloom and the warm touch of Anatolian craftsmanship.
Colorful kilim patterns, embroidered with orlon threads using the susma technique on both sides of a raw hessian (sackcloth) fabric base, exude both a bohemian and ethnic spirit.
The edges of the saddlebag are slightly rounded; its entire perimeter and strap are completed with a braided cord in matching tones.
Fully lined and made suitable for contemporary use, this piece appeals to those who wish to carry an artistic detail in their daily lives.

Material:
Raw hessian (sackcloth) fabric, colorful orlon threads, cotton lining, handmade braided cord

Technique:
Susma technique for motif embroidery, double-sided patterning on handwoven fabric, braided cord assembly

Feature:
100% handmade. This unique piece, created in 1985, was prepared with Dirim Ayral's individual effort and cultural transfer; it was modernized and made usable in 2022.
This bag, which has emotional as well as functional value, is not just an item; it is a legacy.

Dimensions:
Bag: 37 × 37 cm
Strap Height: 27 cm