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Antique Spindle/water-pipe Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Spindle/water-pipe Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 January 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This charming small woven bag would have originally been used for holding drop-spindles or water-pipes.

Made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province, south-west Persia during the early part of the twentieth century, the face contains stylised quadrupeds, possibly deer or gazelle, and one large stylised peacock in soumak weave, symbolising divine immortality and prosperity.

The bag is in excellent, original condition with decorative tufts of wool at the base and its original long, braided cord at the top for hanging the bag in the tent.

Size: 41 x 28cm (1' 4" x 11").

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Bag to the 1920s.

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SA1191771
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SP
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Description
This charming small woven bag would have originally been used for holding drop-spindles or water-pipes.

Made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province, south-west Persia during the early part of the twentieth century, the face contains stylised quadrupeds, possibly deer or gazelle, and one large stylised peacock in soumak weave, symbolising divine immortality and prosperity.

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The bag is in excellent, original condition with decorative tufts of wool at the base and its original long, braided cord at the top for hanging the bag in the tent.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 41 x 28cm (1' 4" x 11").

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Bag to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191771
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SP
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 Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Spindle/water-pipe Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool. View II
Archive III An antique Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
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
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool.
Antique Spindle/Water-Pipe Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1191771
An antique Qashqai nomadic water-pipe bag featuring intricate geometric and animal motifs woven in indigo, red, and yellow wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourIndigo Blue
  • MotifsStylised animal figures, Geometric borders, Tassels and loop handle, Amuletic motifs
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Qashqai water-pipe bags were small, intricately woven pouches crafted by nomadic women in south-west Persia to store equipment or accessories associated with traditional smoking water-pipes.

These pieces are typically hand-woven using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile or flatweave face and structural foundation, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants such as madder and indigo.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in weave and symmetry, natural organic dye variations, authentic wear patterns, and traditional tribal motifs reflecting the specific iconography of the weaving group.

Such textural artefacts are often mounted and framed as textile art or displayed as part of a curated collection of folk art, adding warmth and historical depth to modern or eclectic spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a low-suction attachment through protective mesh to remove dust.
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