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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

19th century
Sold 29 September 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This tiny vanity-bag or 'chanteh' is beautifully woven in kilim technique on the face with a narrow band of very fine soumak weave at the very top. The back is in simple plain-weave with narrow bands of red and brown wool.

Made by Shahsevan nomads during the second half 19th century, this chanteh is in excellent, original condition.

Size: 15 x 19cm (6" x 7.5").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Vanity Bag to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
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SA1235847
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B41
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This tiny vanity-bag or 'chanteh' is beautifully woven in kilim technique on the face with a narrow band of very fine soumak weave at the very top. The back is in simple plain-weave with narrow bands of red and brown wool.
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Made by Shahsevan nomads during the second half 19th century, this chanteh is in excellent, original condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 15 x 19cm (6" x 7.5").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Vanity Bag to the 1870s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235847
Dealers Internal Ref
B41
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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An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow. SOLD29 SEP 26
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Archive I An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow. SOLD29 SEP 26

Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.

Archive II An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow. View II
Archive III An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan.
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An antique Shahsevan hand-woven wool pouch featuring geometric hexagonal motifs in red, cream, blue, and yellow.
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  • ObjectTribal Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed, Cream, Blue
  • MotifsHexagonal medallions, Latchhook borders, Geometric flatweave, Extra-weft wrapping
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

This antique Shahsevan tribal vanity-bag, or chanteh, originates from the Moghan region of Azerbaijan and dates from 1870. The piece is hand-woven from wool, utilising a kilim flatweave technique on the face alongside a narrow band of fine soumak weave at the top, while the back consists of simple plain-weave decorated with narrow bands of red and brown wool. The front displays a vibrant geometric design featuring hexagonal medallions in shades of red, cream, blue, and yellow, complemented by latchhook borders and multi-coloured extra-weft wrapping. Visible signs of age include frayed upper edges and slight wear along the side seams. Measuring 15 cm high and 19 cm wide, this compact textile fits easily into modern domestic settings as a decorative accent. It is ideally suited for display on a bookshelf, within a collector cabinet, or mounted flat as a small wall hanging in a study or living space.

FAQs

A Shahsevan vanity bag, or chanteh, is a small woven pouch traditionally crafted by the nomadic Shahsevan tribes of the Moghan region in Azerbaijan for carrying personal items and cosmetics during migration.

These textiles are hand-woven using hand-spun wool yarn dyed with plant-based pigments, constructed with flatweave techniques such as kilim or extra-weft wrapping, known as soumak.

Authentic pieces feature geometric iconography, including hexagonal medallions, latchhooks, and stepped borders woven on a hand-spun wool warp with subtle colour variation in the natural dyes.

Small antique textiles can be mounted inside custom box frames, displayed on acrylic stands, or laid flat on coffee tables and bookshelves as decorative tactile accents.

Dust gently using a low-suction vacuum without a rotating brush, keep away from direct sunlight to preserve dye saturation, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialist cleaning.
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