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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

One side with a madder-red, plain-weave ground covered in small, woollen-tufted symbols; the other side with a beautiful, golden-yellow field, also comprising small, woollen-tufted symbols and surrounded in both cases, by ivory borders. The vanity-bag or 'chanteh' is in complete, original condition and decorated with long tassels on the outside.

Chantehs were made by tribal women specifically for containing small personal items such as a mirror, jewellery and coins, were never intended for commercial sale and were highly-prized possessions within the tribe.

This little bag was made by the Darrehshuri sub-trbe of the once-powerful Qashqa'i Confederation, during the early 20th century.

Size: 25cm x 24cm (10" x 9.5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

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

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SA1213054
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BM2195
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Description
One side with a madder-red, plain-weave ground covered in small, woollen-tufted symbols; the other side with a beautiful, golden-yellow field, also comprising small, woollen-tufted symbols and surrounded in both cases, by ivory borders.
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The vanity-bag or 'chanteh' is in complete, original condition and decorated with long tassels on the outside.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Chantehs were made by tribal women specifically for containing small personal items such as a mirror, jewellery and coins, were never intended for commercial sale and were highly-prized possessions within the tribe.

This little bag was made by the Darrehshuri sub-trbe of the once-powerful Qashqa'i Confederation, during the early 20th century.

Size: 25cm x 24cm (10" x 9.5").

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213054
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2195
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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A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels.
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Archive I A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels.

Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels. View II
Archive III A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels. View III
Archive IV A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels. View IV
Archive V A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels. View V
Archive VI A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels. View VI
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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
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A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1213054
A small square woven wool Qashqai vanity bag featuring a red geometric patterned centre, braided borders, and multi-coloured hanging tassels.
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A chanteh is a small woven pouch traditionally crafted by nomadic Qashqai weavers in South-West Persia to store personal vanity items, mirrors, or small personal belongings.

They are constructed from hand-spun wool dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments, often utilising a combination of flat-weave and knotted pile construction with braided selvedges.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in hand-spun yarn, natural colour variations known as abrash, traditional tribal motifs, and hand-braided wool tassels.

These woven textiles can be mounted in a shadow box frame, suspended from a wall peg, or displayed on a console table to add texture to a space.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, protect against moths, and seek professional conservation services for cleaning.
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