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Antiqubag-face, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
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Antiqubag-face, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 29 August 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Originally published in Eberhart Herrmann's 'Seltene Orientteppiche' Volume X, this rare and early bag-face depicting four cockerels in the central panel was made by Timuri tribes circa 1860 in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan.

Once part of double saddle-bags, at some point in the past, these bag-faces were cut from the original saddle-bags where dealers found it easier and more lucrative, to separate them, sadly! At least this bag-face has been preserved!

I love the way the weaver has moved the ivory outlining to the left of the lower-left cockerel in order not to cut into its beak. Quite charming and spontaneous in a tribal way. Subtle natural colours were used throughout with an amazing teal being used in two of the birds and elsewhere in this remarkable weaving.

A very collectable and early example of Timuri work.

Size: 56cm x 74cm (1' 10" x 2' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Timuri Antique Bagface to the 1860s.

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SA1082589
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2073
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Description
Originally published in Eberhart Herrmann's 'Seltene Orientteppiche' Volume X, this rare and early bag-face depicting four cockerels in the central panel was made by Timuri tribes circa 1860 in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan.
fig 1. A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool.
fig 1. Antiqubag-face, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Once part of double saddle-bags, at some point in the past, these bag-faces were cut from the original saddle-bags where dealers found it easier and more lucrative, to separate them, sadly! At least this bag-face has been preserved!

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I love the way the weaver has moved the ivory outlining to the left of the lower-left cockerel in order not to cut into its beak.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Quite charming and spontaneous in a tribal way. Subtle natural colours were used throughout with an amazing teal being used in two of the birds and elsewhere in this remarkable weaving.

A very collectable and early example of Timuri work.

Size: 56cm x 74cm (1' 10" x 2' 5").

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Timuri Antique Bagface to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1082589
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2073
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 A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antiqubag-face, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Archive II A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View III
Archive IV A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View IV
Archive V A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View V
Archive VI A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool. View VIII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool.
AntiquBag-Face, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North-West Afghanistan.
Ref: SA1082589
A rectangular antique Timuri bagface featuring a central field with stylized animal motifs surrounded by geometric borders in red, navy blue, and ivory wool.
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  • ObjectBagface / Small Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTimuri Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourDeep Red, Navy Blue, Ivory
  • MotifsStylized animal motifs, Geometric guls, Chevron border, Symmetric tribal layout
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 74 cm (29 in)

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A Timuri bagface is a small, hand-knotted tribal textile originating from the nomadic and semi-nomadic Timuri tribes inhabiting the borderlands of north-east Persia and north-west Afghanistan.

These historical weavings typically feature hand-spun wool pile on wool warps and wefts, often utilising natural vegetable and insect dyes to achieve rich, saturated colour palettes.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in weave and design due to nomadic production, genuine hand-spun wool with soft lanolin retention, and natural oxidisation of darker brown or black dyes over time.

Such pieces are frequently mounted as textile art on linen backings within shadow boxes, or displayed on walls to add textural warmth, pattern, and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding heavy foot traffic if used flat, and gently vacuuming with mesh screening or professional conservation cleaning when necessary.
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