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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

This is certainly one of the cutest little 'chantehs' (vanity-bags) made by Afshar nomads in southern Persia circa 1900. The ivory field containing two beautifully-drawn 'botehs' and surrounded by stylised flower-heads, is woven in soumak technique.

The bag, completely original and in excellent condition, has a plain-weave back in narrow bands of natural colours and secured on each side by original braided selvedges, also in different natural colours.

Vanity-bags or 'chantehs' in Persian, were made for women's use only to contain coins and possibly a small mirror. They were highly-prized possessions, made for their own use and never intended for sale.

This one is very special.

Size: 14cm x 16cm (5.5" x 6.5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195780
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2219
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Description
This is certainly one of the cutest little 'chantehs' (vanity-bags) made by Afshar nomads in southern Persia circa 1900.
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The ivory field containing two beautifully-drawn 'botehs' and surrounded by stylised flower-heads, is woven in soumak technique.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.

The bag, completely original and in excellent condition, has a plain-weave back in narrow bands of natural colours and secured on each side by original braided selvedges, also in different natural colours.

fig 2. Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
fig 2. Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Vanity-bags or 'chantehs' in Persian, were made for women's use only to contain coins and possibly a small mirror. They were highly-prized possessions, made for their own use and never intended for sale.

This one is very special.

Size: 14cm x 16cm (5.5" x 6.5").

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195780
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2219
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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, South Persia.
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