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Antique Vanity-bag, Nafar Tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Nafar Tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
This “Antique Vanity-bag, Nafar Tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy, Fars Province, South-west Persia” found a buyer.

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Vanity-bags or 'chantehs' as they are known in Persian, were highly-prized possessions amongst the women of the Persian tribes and were never intended to be sold. With the advent of commercialism in the early twentieth century, bags like this have been sold amongst the tribes when plastic and gunny sacks were an easier option! The nomads today, have now lost their ancient weaving heritage and few bags like this can now be found amongst the nomads in Iran, very sadly.

This magnificent chanteh was made by the Arab Nafar tribe within the Khamseh Confederacy in Fars province, south-western Persia, circa 1870-1880. The natural, undyed, woollen, ivory ground contains a popular design amongst the Nafar tribe, illustrating four chickens pecking at seeds on the ground. The bag is in very good condition, complete with a plain-weave back, in narrow bands of red and dark-blue colours.

Size: 28cm x 24cm (11" x 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1147954
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2030
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Description
Vanity-bags or 'chantehs' as they are known in Persian, were highly-prized possessions amongst the women of the Persian tribes and were never intended to be sold. With the advent of commercialism in the early twentieth century, bags like this have been sold amongst the tribes when plastic and gunny sacks were an easier option! The nomads today, have now lost their ancient weaving heritage and few bags like this can now be found amongst the nomads in Iran, very sadly.
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This magnificent chanteh was made by the Arab Nafar tribe within the Khamseh Confederacy in Fars province, south-western Persia, circa 1870-1880.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The natural, undyed, woollen, ivory ground contains a popular design amongst the Nafar tribe, illustrating four chickens pecking at seeds on the ground. The bag is in very good condition, complete with a plain-weave back, in narrow bands of red and dark-blue colours.

Size: 28cm x 24cm (11" x 9").

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147954
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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An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring a symmetrical geometric diamond centre surrounded by stylized bird motifs in rich red, blue, and cream tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring a symmetrical geometric diamond centre surrounded by stylized bird motifs in rich red, blue, and cream tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Nafar Tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring a symmetrical geometric diamond centre surrounded by stylized bird motifs in rich red, blue, and cream tones. 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
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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 vanity bag featuring a symmetrical geometric diamond centre surrounded by stylized bird motifs in rich red, blue, and cream tones.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Nafar Tribe of the Khamseh Confederacy, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1147954
An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring a symmetrical geometric diamond centre surrounded by stylized bird motifs in rich red, blue, and cream tones.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourMulti-Colour
  • MotifsCentral diamond medallion, Stylized bird motifs, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 24 cm (9 in)

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The Khamseh confederacy comprises several diverse nomadic and settled tribes in the Fars province of Persia, known for producing distinctive handwoven textiles featuring rich iconography, dark wool foundations, and intricate geometric or zoomorphic motifs.

These pieces are traditionally crafted using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation, often utilizing natural vegetable dyes derived from madder, indigo, and weld, woven on portable horizontal looms set up by nomadic weavers.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-spun wool with natural colour variations (abrash), symmetrical or asymmetrical knotting characteristic of Persian workshops, organic dye palettes, and authentic wear consistent with nomadic use rather than modern synthetic reproductions.

Such textiles can be displayed as mounted wall art in shadow boxes, framed on a neutral gallery wall, or placed flat on a console table to introduce texture, heritage, and rich colour palettes to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering the nozzle to remove dust, and avoiding chemical cleaners or excessive moisture.
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