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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 September 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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I love the back as much as the front on this charming little 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) made by Qashqa'i tribes in Fars province, south-west Persia circa 1920s.

Diagonal bands of beautiful colours dominate the front, knotted-pile face of this chanteh with the main border, comprising small diamonds, possibly symbolising 'eyes' for protection, and running for approx 3cm up the back of the bag, for resilience. The back, in interlocking plain-weave, consists of a single blue triple-diamond, again, possibly representing an 'eye'! The bag is complete with lovely, glossy wool.

Size: 22 x 19cm (9" x 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

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

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SA1232521
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2130
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Description
I love the back as much as the front on this charming little 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) made by Qashqa'i tribes in Fars province, south-west Persia circa 1920s.

Diagonal bands of beautiful colours dominate the front, knotted-pile face of this chanteh with the main border, comprising small diamonds, possibly symbolising 'eyes' for protection, and running for approx 3cm up the back of the bag, for resilience.

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The back, in interlocking plain-weave, consists of a single blue triple-diamond, again, possibly representing an 'eye'! The bag is complete with lovely, glossy wool.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 22 x 19cm (9" x 7").

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1232521
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool. SOLD6 SEP 26
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Archive I A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool. SOLD6 SEP 26

Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool. View II
Archive III A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool. View III
Archive IV A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool. View IV
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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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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1232521
A small handwoven antique Qashqai wool vanity bag with a diagonal striped central pattern surrounded by geometric diamond borders in red, blue, green, and yellow wool.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleQashqai / Persian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsDiagonal stripes, Diamond motifs, Braided selvedge edge
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

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A Qashqai vanity bag, traditionally referred to as a shanteh, is a small handwoven pouch crafted by the nomadic Qashqai tribes of the Fars Province in South-West Persia. These compact woven containers were designed to hold personal effects, mirror sets, and cosmetics during tribal migrations.

These textiles are woven using hand-spun wool spun from local sheep, dyed with natural vegetable and plant dyes. Construction typically combines asymmetrical hand-knotted wool pile with flatweave techniques, finished with braided selvedges along the edges.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-spun wool yarn with slight natural variations in colour, known as abrash, alongside flexible goat hair or wool foundations. Design hallmarks include saturated natural dyes, geometric diamond borders, diagonal barber-pole striping, and asymmetric hand-knotted construction.

Small tribal textile bags are commonly mounted in custom shadow-box frames to create tactile wall art. Alternatively, they can be displayed laying flat on a sideboard, placed on open shelving, or arranged alongside ceramics to add texture and historical character.

Store and display the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading. Clean by gentle vacuuming using a low-suction brush attachment through a soft mesh screen, and keep in a temperature-controlled environment away from humidity and moths.
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