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Antique 'Tasheh' (Wheat Sack), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, Western Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique 'Tasheh' (Wheat Sack), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920
Description

This 'tasheh' was made by Luri-Bakhtiari nomads around 1900. Made as a wheat sack ('tasheh' in Persian) on the loom as seen now, both sides would be drawn together, as well as the base, and sewn up with goat hair leaving an opening at the top into which could be poured the wheat. The central part of the tasheh always had a bottle-shape in knotted-pile which I believe was the family motif and symbolically represented the bounty of God.

Sadly, these tashehs were no longer made after the 1940s when plastic and gunny sacks arrived in the Iranian bazaars from the West. Therefore why should a nomad take months to weave such useful sacks when the nomad could barter for plastic sacks! A sad end to a wonderful tribal art. Today, tashehs make attractive and decorative wall-hangings.

Size: 1.07m x 1.00m (3' 6" x 3' 3").

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA575621
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BM/VS2
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Description
This 'tasheh' was made by Luri-Bakhtiari nomads around 1900. Made as a wheat sack ('tasheh' in Persian) on the loom as seen now, both sides would be drawn together, as well as the base, and sewn up with goat hair leaving an opening at the top into which could be poured the wheat.
The central part of the tasheh always had a bottle-shape in knotted-pile which I believe was the family motif and symbolically represented the bounty of God.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. Antique 'Tasheh' (Wheat Sack), Luri-Bakhtiari Tribes, Western Persia.
fig 1. Antique 'Tasheh' (Wheat Sack), Luri-bakhtiari Tribes, Western Persia.

Sadly, these tashehs were no longer made after the 1940s when plastic and gunny sacks arrived in the Iranian bazaars from the West. Therefore why should a nomad take months to weave such useful sacks when the nomad could barter for plastic sacks! A sad end to a wonderful tribal art. Today, tashehs make attractive and decorative wall-hangings.

Size: 1.07m x 1.00m (3' 6" x 3' 3").

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA575621
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/VS2
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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique 'Tasheh' (Wheat Sack), Luri-Bakhtiari Tribes, Western Persia.
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