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Antique Vanity-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

19th century
Description

This beautiful little vanity-bag (chanteh) has a brick-red ground covered in tiny flower motifs in glossy, knotted pile. The top opening lappits are in plain-weave with braided loop-ties in aubergine wool and white cotton. The back of the chanteh has horizontal bands of different colours.

Made by Luri tribes in the vicinity of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, western Persia at the end of the nineteenth century, the bag would have been prized by the nomad who made it and was likely to contain her mirror as well as some jewellery.

Size: 18 x 22cm (7" x 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Luri Tribal Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

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SA1235776
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BM30
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Description
This beautiful little vanity-bag (chanteh) has a brick-red ground covered in tiny flower motifs in glossy, knotted pile.
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The top opening lappits are in plain-weave with braided loop-ties in aubergine wool and white cotton.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back of the chanteh has horizontal bands of different colours.

fig 1. An antique handwoven Luri vanity bag with a dense geometric square pattern in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

Made by Luri tribes in the vicinity of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, western Persia at the end of the nineteenth century, the bag would have been prized by the nomad who made it and was likely to contain her mirror as well as some jewellery.

Size: 18 x 22cm (7" x 9").

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Luri Tribal Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235776
Dealers Internal Ref
BM30
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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Archive I An antique handwoven Luri vanity bag with a dense geometric square pattern in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.

Antique Vanity-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Luri vanity bag with a dense geometric square pattern in red, blue, yellow, and white wool. View II
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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An antique handwoven Luri vanity bag with a dense geometric square pattern in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.
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An antique handwoven Luri vanity bag with a dense geometric square pattern in red, blue, yellow, and white wool.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed, Multicolour
  • MotifsGeometric square lattice, Braided upper rim, Knotted wool pile
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A tribal vanity bag, or chanteh, is a small handwoven pouch crafted by nomadic tribes in Persia to store personal effects, cosmetics, or mirrors during migration.

Luri tribal bags are constructed using hand-spun sheep wool dyed with natural plant-based and mineral dyes, often incorporating both pile-knotted and flatweave flat-woven techniques.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-spun wool textures, natural colour variations known as abrash, tribal geometric motifs, and traditional overcast or braided edge selvages.

Interior designers frequently display small tribal pouches inside custom shadowbox frames, mounted on neutral wall surfaces, or arranged on shelving alongside decorative ceramics.

Clean these textiles gently using low-suction vacuuming without a rotating brush, keep them away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and consult a professional conservator for cleaning.
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