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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Kashkuli Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Kashkuli Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 3 October 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This is one of the finest woven little vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - that I've ever handled.

Woven by a woman of the Kashkuli taifeh, Qashqa'i Confederacy during the second half 19th century in Fars, south-west Persia, the incredibly fine soumak weave on the face is astounding. Sadly, there is some minor damage to the lower 'birds-heads' lozenge, as can be seen in the close-up photo, but this still doesn't detract from the overall beauty and rarity of this piece.

The back of the chanteh, which also has some damage, is woven in madder-red plain-weave with intricate weft-float brocade at the very top.

Apart from the damage, this is a truly beautiful and very collectable little bag and I have priced it accordingly.

Size: 28cm x 28cm (11" x 11").

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1127242
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2030
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Description
This is one of the finest woven little vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - that I've ever handled.
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Woven by a woman of the Kashkuli taifeh, Qashqa'i Confederacy during the second half 19th century in Fars, south-west Persia, the incredibly fine soumak weave on the face is astounding.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Sadly, there is some minor damage to the lower 'birds-heads' lozenge, as can be seen in the close-up photo, but this still doesn't detract from the overall beauty and rarity of this piece.

fig 1. A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Kashkuli Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

The back of the chanteh, which also has some damage, is woven in madder-red plain-weave with intricate weft-float brocade at the very top.

Apart from the damage, this is a truly beautiful and very collectable little bag and I have priced it accordingly.

Size: 28cm x 28cm (11" x 11").

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127242
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2030
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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Archive I A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Kashkuli Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View II
Archive III A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View III
Archive IV A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View IV
Archive V A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View V
Archive VI A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View VI
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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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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 flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i Kashkuli Nomads, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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A flat, square antique Persian vanity bag featuring intricate geometric diamond patterns in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, Lattice borders, Chevron accents
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

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A Kashkuli vanity bag is a small, handwoven utilitarian textile crafted by nomadic tribes in the Fars province of south-west Persia, traditionally used to store personal items or small valuables.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, often employing intricate slit-tapestry or supplementary weft-float weaving techniques dyed with natural pigments.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the density of the weave, the use of hand-spun wool with natural irregularities, organic dye variations, and traditional tribal geometric motifs specific to the region.

Antique tribal bags can be framed as textile art, displayed in custom shadow boxes, or placed flat on occasional surfaces to introduce rich texture and historic colour to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and periodically inspecting the wool for insect activity.
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