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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

The knotted-pile face of the charming little 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) comprises six vertical rows of small shrubs in the centre in beautiful, natural colours and soft, lustrous wool and surrounded by three borders - the main ivory border containing a stylised flower and vine pattern. The top finishing is in brocaded technique with slits and lappits in wool for securing the bag.

Made during the early 20th century, the bag is in excellent condition with a plain-weave back and original, braided selvedges.

Size: 28 x 31cm (11" x 12").

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09542765
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Hand-spun wool with gentle colour abrash: traditional nomadic weaving.
Intact flat-weave back and braided side selvedges: complete original utility bag.
Fine brocaded top panel with slotted closure: early tribal finishing technique.
Lustrous, softly worn wool pile: mature South Persian nomadic weave.

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
28cm (11.02")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1220395
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2287
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Description
The knotted-pile face of the charming little 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) comprises six vertical rows of small shrubs in the centre in beautiful, natural colours and soft, lustrous wool and surrounded by three borders - the main ivory border containing a stylised flower and vine pattern. The top finishing is in brocaded technique with slits and lappits in wool for securing the bag.
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Made during the early 20th century, the bag is in excellent condition with a plain-weave back and original, braided selvedges.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 28 x 31cm (11" x 12").

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09542765
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Hand-spun wool with gentle colour abrash: traditional nomadic weaving.
Intact flat-weave back and braided side selvedges: complete original utility bag.
Fine brocaded top panel with slotted closure: early tribal finishing technique.
Lustrous, softly worn wool pile: mature South Persian nomadic weave.

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
28cm (11.02")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220395
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2287
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 small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge.
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Archive I A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge.

Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Archive II A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge. View II
Archive III A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge. View V
Archive VI A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge. View VI
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A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Ref: SA1220395
A small rectangular hand-woven Persian tribal wool vanity bag face featuring geometric floral and tree motifs in red, navy blue, green, and cream with a braided upper edge.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsStylised plant motifs, Geometric floral border, Braided top edge, Zigzag guard bands
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

This antique Persian tribal vanity bag face from the Afshar tribes of Kerman Province originates from the early 20th century. The knotted-pile wool textile exhibits a colourful palette of red, navy blue, green, and cream, displaying six vertical rows of small shrub motifs in the centre. Three borders surround this central field, including a main ivory border with a stylised flower and vine pattern, complemented by geometric floral borders and zigzag guard bands. The top edge incorporates a braided finish with slits and lappits, while the original braided selvedges remain intact. The piece measures 28 cm high and 31 cm wide. Suitable for display in a home today, this textile fits a narrow wall space or functions as a distinctive decorative wall hanging within a Glastonbury Boho interior scheme. The hand-woven construction demonstrates traditional Persian tribal craftsmanship, making it an engaging small-scale collectible for textile enthusiasts.

FAQs

These small woven pouches, historically known as chantai or vanity bags, were crafted by nomadic Afshar tribes in Southern Persia to store personal belongings, cosmetics, or small mirrors during migration.

They were hand-woven using hand-spun wool dyed with natural plant and mineral extracts, featuring hand-knotted pile or flatweave soumak techniques constructed upon durable wool foundations.

Authentic examples display natural dye variations known as abrash, flexible hand-spun wool warps, geometric stylized floral motifs unique to the Kerman region, and hand-finished braided borders.

These small tribal textiles can be mounted in shadow boxes as framed wall art, laid across console tables, or used as textured accents on sideboards and bookshelves.

Keep the wool away from direct sunlight and damp environments, vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar, and consult a qualified textile conservator for professional cleaning.
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