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Antique Vanity-bag, Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

19th century
Description

Vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - were made by women for their use only and were never intended for sale commercially. This charming tiny chanteh was woven by Bakhtiari nomads during the last quarter of the nineteenth century - the face in soumak technique and the back, with its depiction of four deer or gazelle, in warp-face technique. The base of the bag, as was done with the larger Bakhtiari storage-bags and saddle-bags, is in knotted-pile for resilience. Note the old buckle sewn into the top left corner! This would have had a braided cord wrapped around it originally, and used for carrying the bag. The large double-headed sunbird on its side on the face of the bag, is there symbolically, for protecting the contents, which might have included a mirror, jewellery and coins.

Tiny chantehs made by the Bakhtiari are rare these days and very collectable.

Size: 20cm x 19cm (8" x 7").

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA918700
Dealers Internal Reference
LPN4
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Description
Vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - were made by women for their use only and were never intended for sale commercially. This charming tiny chanteh was woven by Bakhtiari nomads during the last quarter of the nineteenth century - the face in soumak technique and the back, with its depiction of four deer or gazelle, in warp-face technique.
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The base of the bag, as was done with the larger Bakhtiari storage-bags and saddle-bags, is in knotted-pile for resilience.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Note the old buckle sewn into the top left corner! This would have had a braided cord wrapped around it originally, and used for carrying the bag. The large double-headed sunbird on its side on the face of the bag, is there symbolically, for protecting the contents, which might have included a mirror, jewellery and coins.

Tiny chantehs made by the Bakhtiari are rare these days and very collectable.

Size: 20cm x 19cm (8" x 7").

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA918700
Dealers Internal Ref
LPN4
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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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
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Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 1,051
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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Antique Vanity-Bag, Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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