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Antique Vanity-bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 June 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This beautiful little 'chanteh' or vanity-bag was found in the Khorassan region.

It was made by Kordi tribes in the region of Darreh Gaz around 1900 and, apart from a tiny stain on the plain-weave back, is in very good condition. The face of this charming chanteh is woven in complementary weft-weave with a beautiful array of natural colours, an area that was reknowned for the quality of its natural dyes until the early twentieth century. The original braided selvedges remain, forming a handle,

Size: 25cm x 25cm (10" x 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

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SA1147947
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2073
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Description
This beautiful little 'chanteh' or vanity-bag was found in the Khorassan region.
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It was made by Kordi tribes in the region of Darreh Gaz around 1900 and, apart from a tiny stain on the plain-weave back, is in very good condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The face of this charming chanteh is woven in complementary weft-weave with a beautiful array of natural colours, an area that was reknowned for the quality of its natural dyes until the early twentieth century. The original braided selvedges remain, forming a handle,

Size: 25cm x 25cm (10" x 10").

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147947
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2073
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 Persian Kordi vanity bag featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green wool with braided hanging cords. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handwoven Persian Kordi vanity bag featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green wool with braided hanging cords. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Persian Kordi vanity bag featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green wool with braided hanging cords. View II
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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
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Persian Kordi vanity bag featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green wool with braided hanging cords.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.
Ref: SA1147947
An antique handwoven Persian Kordi vanity bag featuring geometric tribal patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green wool with braided hanging cords.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric diamond patterns, Stylised floral motifs, Braided suspension cord, Polychrome borders
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

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An antique Persian tribal vanity bag is a small, handwoven utilitarian container produced by nomadic or semi-nomadic tribes in regions such as Khorassan, traditionally used for carrying personal items or small possessions.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the foundation and the pile or flatweave face, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants and woven using intricate soumak or tapestry techniques.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-spun wool quality, natural dye variations, tribal iconography, structural tightness of the weave, and the presence of authentic wear and oxidation consistent with age.

Tribal textiles can be displayed by mounting them on a neutral wall, framing them as textile art, or placing them on a surface to introduce rich textures, geometric patterns, and cultural history into a room.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, gently vacuuming with mesh protection, and storing flat in breathable conditions.
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