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Antique 'Chuqa' (Jacket), Bakhtiari Nomads, Chahar Mahal Province, Western Persia.
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Antique 'Chuqa' (Jacket), Bakhtiari Nomads, Chahar Mahal Province, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 January 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A distinctive feature of Bakhtiari men's clothing is the 'chuqa', a sleeveless tunic-like jacket. It is open in front and sometimes held together witha belt. Two panels of material with thin, dark-blue stripes are sewn together horizontally. The upper one is decorated with stepped arrowheads inserted in tapestry technique.

This chuqa is likely to be from around the early 20th century, is in good overall condition with early chuqas now being relatively scarce items to find or acquire amongst the Bakhtiari tribes.

I have attached additional photos of the chuqa being worn.

Size: 91cm x 68cm (3' 0" x 2' 3")

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Chuqa to the 1920s.

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SA1102503
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/Chuqa
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Description
A distinctive feature of Bakhtiari men's clothing is the 'chuqa', a sleeveless tunic-like jacket. It is open in front and sometimes held together witha belt. Two panels of material with thin, dark-blue stripes are sewn together horizontally. The upper one is decorated with stepped arrowheads inserted in tapestry technique.
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This chuqa is likely to be from around the early 20th century, is in good overall condition with early chuqas now being relatively scarce items to find or acquire amongst the Bakhtiari tribes.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

I have attached additional photos of the chuqa being worn.

Size: 91cm x 68cm (3' 0" x 2' 3")

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Chuqa to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102503
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/Chuqa
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 handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique 'Chuqa' (Jacket), Bakhtiari Nomads, Chahar Mahal Province, Western Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View IX
Archive X An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs. View X
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs.
Antique 'Chuqa' (jacket), Bakhtiari Nomads, Chahar Mahal Province, Western Persia.
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An antique handwoven Bakhtiari nomadic chuqa jacket featuring vertical cream and dark blue stripes with stepped geometric motifs.
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  • ObjectHistorical Garments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCream and Dark Blue
  • MotifsVertical stripes, Stepped geometric blocks, Sleeveless tunic cut
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 68 cm (27 in)

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A chuqa is a sleeveless tunic traditionally worn by the male khans and herdsmen of the Bakhtiari nomadic tribes in the Zagros Mountains of western Persia, characterised by distinctive vertical stripe patterns.

These garments are typically handwoven from a combination of sheeps wool and sometimes cotton, utilising tightly woven warp-faced techniques that provide natural water resistance and durability for mountainous climates.

Authentic pieces feature hand-spun natural fibres, traditional indigo and cream colour palettes, characteristic architectural block patterns derived from tribal tent designs, and evidence of hand-finishing.

Such textiles are frequently mounted behind glass as wall art, draped over specialized display stands, or integrated into eclectic spaces to add historical texture and graphic monochromatic contrast.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, storing it in breathable acid-free environments, and avoiding moisture or machine washing to protect fragile natural fibres.
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