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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 October 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This rare and beautiful little vanity-bag - 'chanteh' in Persian - is piled on both faces, which is unusual, as the back is normally in plain-weave. It comprises a stylised flower depicted on a deep indigo-blue ground on one face and with three stylised 'botehs' (flame symbols from the Zoroastrians) on the other face.

Made by an Afshar nomad circa 1900 in Kerman Province, southern Persia, this charming little bag might have been used for containing small personal belongings such as a mirror, jewellery or coins.

Size: 29cm x 27cm (12" x 11").

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1900s.

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SA1102505
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BM/AFS
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Description
This rare and beautiful little vanity-bag - 'chanteh' in Persian - is piled on both faces, which is unusual, as the back is normally in plain-weave.
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It comprises a stylised flower depicted on a deep indigo-blue ground on one face and with three stylised 'botehs' (flame symbols from the Zoroastrians) on the other face.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and black wool.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Made by an Afshar nomad circa 1900 in Kerman Province, southern Persia, this charming little bag might have been used for containing small personal belongings such as a mirror, jewellery or coins.

Size: 29cm x 27cm (12" x 11").

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102505
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/AFS
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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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

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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
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and black wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Ref: SA1102505
An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and black wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourRed, blue, black, yellow
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Boteh motifs, Staggered borders
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 27 cm (11 in)

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Afshar rugs and textiles are crafted by the semi-nomadic Afshar tribes primarily located in the Kerman province of southern Persia, known for their distinct geometric motifs and rich natural dyes.

These pieces are traditionally hand-knotted or woven using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes such as madder root, indigo, and walnut.

Authenticity is identified through wool quality, hand-spun irregularities, vegetable dye oxidation, traditional tribal motifs, and structural wear consistent with nomadic use.

Such pieces can be framed as wall art, displayed on small stands, or incorporated into eclectic tabletop displays to add texture, warmth, and historical depth to a space.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen protector or using professional textile conservators.
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