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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug sizes: 2 ft x 4 ft 4 in (0.61 m x 1.32 m) -
Antique Soumak Persian 1900s Rug
$2,700.00 Antique RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug 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 RugsRug sizes: 1 ft 10 in x 4 ft (0.56 m x 1.22 m)
