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Antique Wheat-sack ('Tacheh'), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Wheat-sack ('Tacheh'), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

This stunning 'tacheh' or wheat-sack was once used for containing wheat but has now been opened-up to show the complete weaving for wall-hanging purposes. Made by Luri-Bakhtiari nomads in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia circa 1900, the tacheh contains a central, knotted-pile bottle-shape in the centre and what appears to be a large red/green flower. Each tacheh has a different knotted-pile design which relates to the family that made it. The last woven tachehs survived into the 1940s but when plastic sacks and gunny sacks arrived in the bazaars of Iran from the West, there was no longer a need to make them! This one and the others on my website are amongst the last remaining survivors of this lost art.

Size: 1.04m x 1.07m (3' 5" x 3' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Tribal Tacheh to the 1900s.

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SA1002223
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2284
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Description
This stunning 'tacheh' or wheat-sack was once used for containing wheat but has now been opened-up to show the complete weaving for wall-hanging purposes. Made by Luri-Bakhtiari nomads in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia circa 1900, the tacheh contains a central, knotted-pile bottle-shape in the centre and what appears to be a large red/green flower. Each tacheh has a different knotted-pile design which relates to the family that made it. The last woven tachehs survived into the 1940s but when plastic sacks and gunny sacks arrived in the bazaars of Iran from the West, there was no longer a need to make them! This one and the others on my website are amongst the last remaining survivors of this lost art.

Size: 1.04m x 1.07m (3' 5" x 3' 6").

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Tribal Tacheh to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002223
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2284
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black.

Antique Wheat-sack ('Tacheh'), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Archive II An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black. View II
Archive III An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black.
Antique Wheat-Sack ('Tacheh'), Luri-Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Ref: SA1002223
An antique hand-woven Persian wheat sack featuring plain natural brown wool on the left, vertical black and white stripes on the right, and a small pile-knotted central motif in red, blue, and black.
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A tacheh is a specialised storage sack traditionally hand-woven by nomadic tribes, such as the Luri and Bakhtiari, in Western Persia. They were crafted primarily to transport and store grain, wheat, or flour during seasonal migrations.

Tachehs are constructed from hand-spun sheeps wool and natural dyes. They feature a distinctive combination of flatweave kilim techniques for the main body and small, densely hand-knotted pile sections for central decorative motifs.

Authentic Luri-Bakhtiari pieces are identified by their rustic hand-spun wool, asymmetrical structural design, bold vertical stripes, and central pile-knotted panels featuring geometric or floral medallions.

These historical textiles are frequently displayed as framed wall art, hung as decorative wall tapestries, or converted by specialist upholsterers into unique decorative cushions.

Gently vacuum using a suction-only attachment without a rotary brush. Keep the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent fibre damage and fading, and consult a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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