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Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 September 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A recent arrival from Iran is this beautiful, two-face 'chanteh' or vanity-bag, made by the Lori-Bakhtiari nomads in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia circa 1920.

The face depicting the powerful '8-pointed star', a symbol of protection, is in lustrous knotted-pile whereas the back of the bag is woven in soumak technique featuring two pale-green symbols.

Vanity-bags were made by women for their use only and might contain a mirror, coins or an important piece of jewellery. This bag is in excellent condition.

Size: 25 x 21cm (10" x 8").

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1232484
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BM2204
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Description
A recent arrival from Iran is this beautiful, two-face 'chanteh' or vanity-bag, made by the Lori-Bakhtiari nomads in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia circa 1920.
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The face depicting the powerful '8-pointed star', a symbol of protection, is in lustrous knotted-pile whereas the back of the bag is woven in soumak technique featuring two pale-green symbols.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Vanity-bags were made by women for their use only and might contain a mirror, coins or an important piece of jewellery. This bag is in excellent condition.

Size: 25 x 21cm (10" x 8").

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232484
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2204
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 square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues. SOLD3 SEP 26
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Archive I A square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues. SOLD3 SEP 26

Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.

Archive II A square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues. View II
Archive III A square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues. View III
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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
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Lori-Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, West Persia.
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A square, hand-knotted antique Persian vanity bag featuring a central geometric star medallion in red, blue, and brown hues.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric star medallion, Stylised borders, Nomadic symbols
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

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A Persian vanity bag is a small, handwoven nomadic container traditionally utilised by tribal women to store personal items, mirrors, or cosmetics.

These bags are typically constructed using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, dyed with natural plant and mineral colourants, and woven on flat-weave or pile-knot nomadic looms.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the irregular hand-spun wool, organic colour variations, traditional tribal motifs, and the presence of natural wear consistent with nomadic utility and age.

This piece can be displayed flat as a small textile art accent, mounted in a custom shadow box, or placed on a surface as a textured collectible object.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, gentle vacuuming with mesh protection, and avoiding moisture to protect the natural wool fibres.
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