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Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
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Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

19th century
Description

Wheat-sacks or 'tacheh' in Persian, were used, as the name implies, for transporting wheat and were generally made in pairs and tied to the flanks of the pack animals during long migrations.

Here we see an opened-up tacheh, showing the complete weaving as it was made. Taken from the loom as it is, it is then sewn-up on two sides and on the base with goat-hair to produce a sack with an opening at the top.

The centre bottle-shape in this case is knotted with goat-hair which is rare and most unusual. On one side of the bottle-shape, the plain-weave is undecorated whereas on the other side, the decoration is in vertical stripes. Symbolically, I believe the plain side represents the bare earth, with the decorated side representing the growth of wheat and symbolising the bounty of God.

Tachehs can look stunning on the wall and show the last vestiges of an ancient weaving tradition which is now gone.

Size: 97cm x 97cm (3' 2" x 3' 2").

For more information on tachehs, see chapter 12 of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent'.

Also two books on the subject by Parviz Tanavoli, 'The Tacheh of Chahar Mahal' and 'Tasheh'.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Tacheh Weaving to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09273692
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hand-spun undyed wool and hair: natural variations across the weave.
Knotted pile panel worked into the flatweave ground: classic grain-sack weaving technique.
Alternating two-colour corded edges: traditional tribal finishing methods.
Soft surface handle and fibre wear: nomadic tribal use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181956
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/KH
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description
Wheat-sacks or 'tacheh' in Persian, were used, as the name implies, for transporting wheat and were generally made in pairs and tied to the flanks of the pack animals during long migrations.

Here we see an opened-up tacheh, showing the complete weaving as it was made.

“
Taken from the loom as it is, it is then sewn-up on two sides and on the base with goat-hair to produce a sack with an opening at the top.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif.
fig 1. Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

The centre bottle-shape in this case is knotted with goat-hair which is rare and most unusual. On one side of the bottle-shape, the plain-weave is undecorated whereas on the other side, the decoration is in vertical stripes. Symbolically, I believe the plain side represents the bare earth, with the decorated side representing the growth of wheat and symbolising the bounty of God.

fig 2. A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif.
fig 2. Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Tachehs can look stunning on the wall and show the last vestiges of an ancient weaving tradition which is now gone.

Size: 97cm x 97cm (3' 2" x 3' 2").

For more information on tachehs, see chapter 12 of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent'.

Also two books on the subject by Parviz Tanavoli, 'The Tacheh of Chahar Mahal' and 'Tasheh'.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Tacheh Weaving to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09273692
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hand-spun undyed wool and hair: natural variations across the weave.
Knotted pile panel worked into the flatweave ground: classic grain-sack weaving technique.
Alternating two-colour corded edges: traditional tribal finishing methods.
Soft surface handle and fibre wear: nomadic tribal use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181956
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/KH
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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Archive I A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif.

Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Archive II A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif. View II
Archive III A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif. View III
Archive IV A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif. View IV
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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 117
Items Sold 1,077
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif.
Antique Tacheh, Bakhtiari-Lor Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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A square antique handwoven Persian Tacheh featuring vertical brown and beige stripes with a dark central raised pile motif.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialHand-spun Wool, Goat Hair
  • ColourDark Brown and Cream
  • MotifsRaised pile central motif, Sawtooth border edging, Flatweave striped background, Checkered selvedge
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 97 cm (38 in)

This antique tacheh from the Bakhtiari-Lor tribes of Western Persia dates to 1890 and is a traditional tribal textile woven from hand-spun wool and goat hair. It is square in shape, measuring 97 cm high and 97 cm wide. The background consists of flatweave vertical stripes in dark brown and cream, complemented by a checkered selvedge along the edges and a central raised pile bottle-shaped motif outlined with a white sawtooth border edging. Originally used as a wheat sack transported on pack animals during migrations, this opened-up textile displays a plain-weave dark brown section on one side of the central motif and striped decoration on the other. It is designed to be displayed flat as a wall hanging in a narrow wall space to bring authentic Persian tribal character into a home today.

FAQs

A Tacheh is a functional woven bag traditionally produced by nomadic Persian tribes, such as the Bakhtiari and Lor, specifically designed for transporting grain and dry goods. They are distinct for combining flatweave kilim techniques with a raised central pile panel.

Traditional Tachehs are constructed using hand-spun sheep wool and goat hair. The yarns are frequently left in their natural, un-dyed statesranging from dark brown to creamor dyed using local organic plant materials.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool construction, minor structural asymmetrical variations, and a unique combination of flatweave stripes alongside a hand-knotted pile section. The selvedges often incorporate decorative checkered or twisted cord finishings.

Tribal textiles such as Tachehs are frequently mounted as rustic wall art, repurposed into cushion covers, or draped over neutral upholstery to introduce texture and historic craftsmanship into modern interiors.

Maintain wool textiles by vacuuming gently on a low setting without a rotating beater bar. Professional dry cleaning or specialist hand-washing is recommended for deep cleaning to avoid shrinkage and fibre damage.
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