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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 February 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Small vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - of the Shahsevan nomads are rare.

This charming little bag, woven circa 1880-1900, has been in our collection for many years and it's now time for a Spring clean! Although we are sad to see it go, it has been an enjoyable part of our collection and we feel it is time to move it on to someone who will treasure it, as we did and of course, as the nomads did themselves.

The chanteh is woven in soumak technique and has a deep-blue ground containing two central 'birds-heads' lozenges surrounded by a multitude of tiny quincunx. The back is particularly visual with its three vertical 'tree' shapes in very stylised form. It is in very good original condition with no restoration whatsoever.

Size: 20 cm (8") square.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

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

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SA1127240
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SVB
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Description
Small vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - of the Shahsevan nomads are rare.

This charming little bag, woven circa 1880-1900, has been in our collection for many years and it's now time for a Spring clean! Although we are sad to see it go, it has been an enjoyable part of our collection and we feel it is time to move it on to someone who will treasure it, as we did and of course, as the nomads did themselves.

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The chanteh is woven in soumak technique and has a deep-blue ground containing two central 'birds-heads' lozenges surrounded by a multitude of tiny quincunx.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back is particularly visual with its three vertical 'tree' shapes in very stylised form. It is in very good original condition with no restoration whatsoever.

Size: 20 cm (8") square.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127240
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SVB
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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A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

Archive II A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool. View II
Archive III A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool. 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
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
Ref: SA1127240
A square antique Shahsevan vanity bag featuring a central geometric medallion pattern in blue, red, and ivory wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleCaucasus Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, S-motifs, Border guard stripes
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

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Shahsevan vanity bags, or bagfaces, were historically woven by nomadic groups in the Caucasus and north-west Persia as utilitarian containers for personal items, textiles, or equipment during seasonal migrations.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, often utilising natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects to achieve rich colour palettes.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the hand-spun wool texture, natural dye oxidisation, weave density, characteristic tribal motifs, and the presence of genuine wear consistent with age and use.

These small-scale woven pieces are frequently mounted as textile art on linen backgrounds, framed under glass, or displayed on specialist stands as sculptural decorative objects.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering to protect fragile fibres.
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