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Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.
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Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 10 March 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

It is rare to find such an amazing, complete brocaded bag, originally used for containing spindles and/or water-pipes, and dating to the second half nineteenth century.

Made by the Sangtschuli nomads, a sub-tribe of the Timuri, who occupied the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan, the bag is in fabulous, complete condition.

Woven in one piece in different techniques of weft-brocading, the bag was then sewn-up on one side with goat-hair. The goat-hair was also used to complete the top selvedging of the bag and to create a long braided cord for carrying and hanging the bag inside the tent.

A truly magnificent and entirely utilitarian bag that has suvived the ravages of nomadic life during the 19th century.

Size: 49cm x 23cm (1' 7" x 9")

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Bag to the 1870s.

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SA1127251
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2080
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Description
It is rare to find such an amazing, complete brocaded bag, originally used for containing spindles and/or water-pipes, and dating to the second half nineteenth century.
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Made by the Sangtschuli nomads, a sub-tribe of the Timuri, who occupied the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan, the bag is in fabulous, complete condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white.
fig 1. Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

Woven in one piece in different techniques of weft-brocading, the bag was then sewn-up on one side with goat-hair. The goat-hair was also used to complete the top selvedging of the bag and to create a long braided cord for carrying and hanging the bag inside the tent.

A truly magnificent and entirely utilitarian bag that has suvived the ravages of nomadic life during the 19th century.

Size: 49cm x 23cm (1' 7" x 9")

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Bag to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127251
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2080
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 An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Spindle / Water-pipe Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-eastern Persia / North-western Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View II
Archive III An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white. View VIII
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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
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white.
Antique Spindle / Water-Pipe Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of North-Eastern Persia / North-Western Afghanistan.
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An antique hand-woven tribal bag featuring intricate geometric patterns in shades of red, blue, and white.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Bags
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulti
  • MotifsGeometric patterns, Vertical stripes, Chevron borders, Diamond motifs
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Timuri Sangtschuli tribal bags are traditional woven containers crafted by nomadic tribes inhabiting the borderlands of Persia and Afghanistan, historically utilised for practical storage purposes within tribal camps.

These pieces are typically hand-woven using naturally dyed handspun wool, often incorporating supplementary weft techniques or pile weaves to create intricate geometric patterns.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of handspun wool, natural dye variations, traditional tribal motifs, and structural wear consistent with age and nomadic use.

Such textiles can be mounted as wall art in shadow boxes or displayed flat on surfaces, adding rich colour, texture, and cultural heritage to contemporary spaces.

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