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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

Extremely finely woven in a technique known as 'soumak' weave, this beautiful little vanity-bag ('chanteh' in Persian) must have been very special to its owner. Bags like this were used by women entirely and would have held jewellery, mirrors or coins. They are no longer made in the old tribal tradition and are thus becoming very scarce within Iran and very collectible in the West amongst connoisseurs of small antique tribal weavings.

This chanteh was made by Darrehshuri nomads, part of the Qashqa'i tribal Confederacy, in the province of Fars in south-west Persia circa 1900. The chanteh is in excellent condition, complete with tassels symbolising good luck and happiness.

Size: 23cm x 23cm (9" x 9") excluding tassels.

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Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

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

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SA1213059
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BM2130
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Description
Extremely finely woven in a technique known as 'soumak' weave, this beautiful little vanity-bag ('chanteh' in Persian) must have been very special to its owner. Bags like this were used by women entirely and would have held jewellery, mirrors or coins.
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They are no longer made in the old tribal tradition and are thus becoming very scarce within Iran and very collectible in the West amongst connoisseurs of small antique tribal weavings.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

This chanteh was made by Darrehshuri nomads, part of the Qashqa'i tribal Confederacy, in the province of Fars in south-west Persia circa 1900. The chanteh is in excellent condition, complete with tassels symbolising good luck and happiness.

Size: 23cm x 23cm (9" x 9") excluding tassels.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213059
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2130
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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A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes.
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Archive I A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes.

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

Archive II A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes. View II
Archive III A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes. View III
Archive IV A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes. View IV
Archive V A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes. View V
Archive VI A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes. View VI
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A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
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A square woven Persian tribal vanity bag featuring a black and red geometric diamond pattern on a cream background, finished with woven borders and long braided tassels ending in colourful fringes.
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Vanity bags, historically woven by nomadic tribes such as the Qashqai Confederacy in South-West Persia, were personal pouches used to hold mirrors, cosmetics, and grooming items. Crafted primarily by women using traditional flatweave techniques, these portable textiles reflected tribal identity and weaving expertise.

These textiles were constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool dyed with natural plant and mineral dyes, often incorporating cotton highlights. The technique typically involves flatweaving or extra-weft patterning (soumak), finished with decorative hand-braided cords and tassels at the lower rim.

Authentic Qashqai woven items feature hand-spun wool displaying subtle colour variations (abrash), geometric diamond motifs, and structural braided fringing. Examination of the reverse side reveals tight flatweaving, hand-tied knots, and soft age-consistent wear rather than machine regularity.

Small tribal bags are commonly framed in shadow boxes or mounted on acrylic displays as textile wall art. They can also be draped over display stands on bookshelves or console tables to introduce texture, historical provenance, and geometric pattern into contemporary schemes.

Keep wool textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Clean by gently brushing or using low-power suction through a protective mesh screen, and maintain a humidity-controlled environment with natural moth deterrents.
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