Horse Covers
Horse Covers, also known as antique saddle covers or equestrian textiles, constitute a specialized and highly collectible category of nomadic and courtly textile art, woven specifically as luxurious, functional attire for horses, symbolizing status and wealth. These rare pieces are instantly recognizable by their conforming shapes, designed to drape elegantly over the animal’s back, often featuring dense knotting, superior wool, and bold geometric designs characteristic of tribal weaving traditions like those found in Caucasian rugs. Many historical horse covers served dual functions, protecting the animal while showcasing the owner’s prestige through detailed craftsmanship and vibrant iconography; some even feature dramatic scenes comparable to Hunters Patterned rugs. Owning an authentic Horse Cover provides a profound connection to the mobile luxury and equestrian heritage of the ancient weaving cultures that produced these masterworks.
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Pomegranate Design Antique Floral Geometric Blue Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25328Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 3 in (0.61 m x 1.30 m) -
Blue Rare Antique Cloud Band Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug Set
$6,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22061Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 1.37 m) -
Small Size Wool Pile Antique Rare Chinese Saddle Horse Cover
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25397Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.66 m x 1.32 m) -
Ivory Antique Wool Pile Chinese Floral Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23395Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft 8 in (0.71 m x 1.42 m) -
Antique Coral Chinese Dragon Cloud Band Design Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$5,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21981Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 2 in (0.76 m x 1.27 m) -
Antique Small Scatter Size Wool Pile Ivory Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21616Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 3 in (0.66 m x 1.30 m) -
Antique Mid 18th century Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Yellow Ningxia Rug
$23,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 21427Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.71 m x 1.37 m) -
Small Antique Blue and Ivory Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23049Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 6 in (0.61 m x 1.37 m) -
Antique Chinese Allover Scatter Sized Knotted Horse Cover Saddle Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 985Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 10 in (0.61 m x 1.47 m) -
Rare Antique Chinese Floral Wool Square Saddle Horse Cover Ningxia Rug
$13,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 26041Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 2 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 0.76 m) -
Antique Chinese Allover Geometric Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1930s Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25938Rug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 5 ft 5 in (0.56 m x 1.65 m) -
Antique Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Blue Color Rug
$3,400.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25398Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.66 m x 1.32 m) -
Red Tribal Geometric Antique Caucasian Soumak Saddle Rug
$12,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 25256Rug sizes: 1 ft 9 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.53 m x 1.07 m) -
Antique Afshar Persian Allover Floral Hand Knotted Square Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 24508Rug sizes: 3 ft 2 in x 3 ft 4 in (0.97 m x 1.02 m) -
Antique Red Tribal Geometric Bold Central Asian Tekke Rug Saddle Bag
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 23000Rug sizes: 1 ft 6 in x 3 ft 2 in (0.46 m x 0.97 m) -
Antique Chinese Wool Multicolor Jewel Tones Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$3,750.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22894Rug sizes: 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.76 m x 1.37 m) -
1930s Antique Chinese Small Scatter Size Wool Knotted Blue Rug
$2,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22734Rug sizes: 2 ft x 3 ft 8 in (0.61 m x 1.12 m) -
Antique Chinese Wool Coral Hand Knotted Pile Rug
$6,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22733Rug sizes: 2 ft 3 in x 4 ft 6 in (0.69 m x 1.37 m) -
Square Yellow Antique Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Ningxia Rug
$2,625.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22727Rug sizes: 2 ft x 2 ft 3 in (0.61 m x 0.69 m) -
Antique Kilim – Senneh Persian Multicolor 1880s Rug
$4,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22723Rug sizes: 1 ft 3 in x 3 ft 4 in (0.38 m x 1.02 m) -
Neutral Color Animal Pattern Antique Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22565Rug sizes: 1 ft 9 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.53 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Wool Knotted 1930s Chinese Small Scatter Size Ivory Rug
$3,000.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22564Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 4 in (0.61 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Soumak Persian 1900s Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22496Rug sizes: 1 ft 4 in x 3 ft 6 in (0.41 m x 1.07 m) -
Antique Dragon Design Ivory Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Wool Rug
$2,200.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22491Rug sizes: 2 ft 3 in x 3 ft 9 in (0.69 m x 1.14 m) -
Small Ivory Blue Antique Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Wool Rug
$1,875.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22489Rug sizes: 1 ft 6 in x 5 ft (0.46 m x 1.52 m) -
Antique Blue Chinese Foo Dog Lion Design Horse Saddle Cover Wool Rug
$3,250.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22490Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Chinese Floral Hand Knotted Pile Horse Cover Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22402Rug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 3 ft 8 in (0.56 m x 1.12 m) -
Coral Antique Turkish – Anatolian Turkish Knotted Rug
$1,500.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22313Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Yellow Ningxia Chinese Allover Hand Knotted Pile Square Rug
$3,375.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22276Rug sizes: 2 ft 4 in x 2 ft 4 in (0.71 m x 0.71 m) -
Light Ivory Color Antique Wool Chinese Horse Saddle Cover Rug
$4,875.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22062Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.66 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Animal Motif Blue Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$2,230.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22043Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Animal Motif Wool Pile Chinese Saddle Horse Cover Rug
$2,310.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22041Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 2 in (0.61 m x 1.27 m) -
Small Scatter Size Knotted 1930s Chinese Blue Antique Wool Rug
$2,625.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22042Rug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 4 ft (0.56 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Chinese Animal Motif Horse Saddle Cover Wool Pile Rug
$2,160.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22040Rug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft (0.61 m x 1.22 m) -
Antique Chinese Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Ivory Beige Cream White 1930s Rug
$2,625.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22037Rug sizes: 2 ft 2 in x 4 ft 4 in (0.66 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Chinese Geometric Medallion Wool Hand Knotted Pile Blue 1930s Rug
$2,290.00 Antique RugsSKU: 22039Rug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 4 ft (0.56 m x 1.22 m)
