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Antique Spindle-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Spindle-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 21 September 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Woven in dark-brown, natural, undyed wool and then highlighted in knotted-pile incorporating a very handsome peacock, this beautiful utilitarian bag was probably made for containing items such as spindles, wooden spoons or even water-pipes. The peacock would have symbolised divine immortality and wealth.

In near-mint condition, the bag was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province, south-west Persia, during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

This is a very rare example of a lost woven art!

Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1067943
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2074
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Description
Woven in dark-brown, natural, undyed wool and then highlighted in knotted-pile incorporating a very handsome peacock, this beautiful utilitarian bag was probably made for containing items such as spindles, wooden spoons or even water-pipes. The peacock would have symbolised divine immortality and wealth.
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In near-mint condition, the bag was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province, south-west Persia, during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

This is a very rare example of a lost woven art!

Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Spindle Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1067943
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2074
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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An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Spindle-bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background.
Antique Spindle-Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1067943
An antique handwoven Qashqai spindle bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, white, and yellow against a dark blue wool background.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourNavy Blue
  • MotifsGeometric animal motifs, Border guard stripes, Rosette patterns
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

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A spindle bag is a small, handwoven textile pouch traditionally crafted by Qashqai nomadic women in south-west Persia to store spinning tools and wool.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both warp and weft, often featuring supplementary weft-float patterns, soumak, or pile-woven techniques dyed with natural pigments.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-spun wool yarns, natural dye variations, irregular tribal motifs, and structural wear consistent with nomadic use rather than modern reproduction methods.

These textiles are frequently mounted on linen or displayed on walls as framed folk art pieces to add texture and historical depth to a room scheme.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, keeping the wool dry, and consulting a specialist textile conservator for occasional gentle surface cleaning.
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