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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 April 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Small, exceptional vanity-bags or 'chanteh' in Persian, have become very scarce, not only in Iran but also in the Western markets. What I am talking about here is chantehs made by the nomadic Persian tribes from the 19th century through to the early 20th century. Why is this? Because plastic bags arrived in the bazaars of Persia during the early part of the 20th century and thus the nomads ceased making such beautiful weavings when a plastic bag could serve the purpose! Thus the demise of the little chanteh.

Chantehs were made by the young nomadic bride to contain a mirror, jewellery and coins and were highly prized possessions, never to be sold!

This beautiful little chanteh was made by an Afshar nomad around 1900-1920 and has survived in remarkable condition, complete with the tufts of wool around two sides and along the bottom, symbolising good luck and good fortune. The face of the bag is in knotted-pile with the exciting back, which I much prefer, in slit-tapestry, flatweave technique. This design of diagonal zig-zags, I believe, symbolises flowing water - one of the most important elements in tribal life.

Size: 18cm x 20cm wide (7" x 8").

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121378
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2150
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Description
Small, exceptional vanity-bags or 'chanteh' in Persian, have become very scarce, not only in Iran but also in the Western markets.
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What I am talking about here is chantehs made by the nomadic Persian tribes from the 19th century through to the early 20th century.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Why is this? Because plastic bags arrived in the bazaars of Persia during the early part of the 20th century and thus the nomads ceased making such beautiful weavings when a plastic bag could serve the purpose! Thus the demise of the little chanteh.

fig 1. A rectangular antique Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Chantehs were made by the young nomadic bride to contain a mirror, jewellery and coins and were highly prized possessions, never to be sold!

This beautiful little chanteh was made by an Afshar nomad around 1900-1920 and has survived in remarkable condition, complete with the tufts of wool around two sides and along the bottom, symbolising good luck and good fortune. The face of the bag is in knotted-pile with the exciting back, which I much prefer, in slit-tapestry, flatweave technique. This design of diagonal zig-zags, I believe, symbolises flowing water - one of the most important elements in tribal life.

Size: 18cm x 20cm wide (7" x 8").

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121378
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2150
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 Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

Archive II A rectangular antique Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle. View II
Archive III A rectangular antique Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle. View III
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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
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Verified Since Oct 2011
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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A rectangular antique Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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A rectangular antique Persian nomadic vanity bag featuring diagonal patterned stripes in multiple colours with fringed tassels and a braided handle.
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  • ObjectVanity Bag
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsDiagonal geometric stripes, Braided handle, Tassels and fringe
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 20 cm (8 in)

FAQs

These bags were traditionally hand-woven by nomadic tribes in Southern Persia, such as the Afshar, for practical utility and domestic transport of personal items.

They are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the flatweave body and pile elements, often dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments.

Authenticity is determined by the presence of hand-spun wool, natural organic dyes showing characteristic abrash, traditional tribal motifs, and genuine signs of nomadic wear.

Such pieces can be displayed mounted on a neutral wall, framed as textile art, or placed on a surface as a textured decorative accent.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen, and avoiding moisture or chemical cleaners.
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