A large bag made of carpet fabric. This was a popular travelling bag used mainly in the US during the 19th century.

A carpet bag is a traveling bag made of carpet, commonly from an oriental rug, ranging in size from a small purse to a large duffel bag. They probably have ancient origins, as old as carpets themselves, as any carpet remnant can be transformed into sturdy and tough luggage, in its most primitive form, by folding a carpet in half and sewing up the sides; internal frames, latches, handles, buttons etc. increased its utility. Carpets are usually of a tight weave and last a long time under the tramping of feet, dirt and water, thus they also stand up well to the rigors of travel luggage.