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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayfeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayfeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 July 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This charming little 'chanteh' or vanity-bag, contains three light-coloured birds marching across the desert with two dark-coloured birds below. Symbolically, the light-coloured birds represent the males (sky) and the dark birds, the females (earth), thus the creation of life!

The bag was woven by a Darrehshuri nomad within the Qashqa'i Confederacy circa 1900 and was a highly-prized possession for the weaver who would have kept a mirror, coins or jewellery in this bag.

It is in excellent condition with the original braided handle for transporting it over the woman's shoulder.

Size: 25cm x 22cm (10" x 8.5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1900s.

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SA1157397
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BM/MAX7
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This charming little 'chanteh' or vanity-bag, contains three light-coloured birds marching across the desert with two dark-coloured birds below.
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Symbolically, the light-coloured birds represent the males (sky) and the dark birds, the females (earth), thus the creation of life!.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring an orange ground, bird motifs, and a braided strap.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayfeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

The bag was woven by a Darrehshuri nomad within the Qashqa'i Confederacy circa 1900 and was a highly-prized possession for the weaver who would have kept a mirror, coins or jewellery in this bag.

It is in excellent condition with the original braided handle for transporting it over the woman's shoulder.

Size: 25cm x 22cm (10" x 8.5").

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Vanity Bag to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157397
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/MAX7
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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Archive I An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring an orange ground, bird motifs, and a braided strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayfeh, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring an orange ground, bird motifs, and a braided strap. View II
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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 Persian vanity bag featuring an orange ground, bird motifs, and a braided strap.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Tayfeh, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1157397
An antique handwoven Persian vanity bag featuring an orange ground, bird motifs, and a braided strap.
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  • ObjectBags and Pouches
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourOrange
  • MotifsBird motifs, Geometric borders, Braided handle
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

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Qashqai bags were woven by nomadic confederacies in south-west Persia, primarily used for practical storage during seasonal migrations and as decorative household items.

These pieces are typically handwoven from handspun wool, often utilising warp-faced or slit-weave tapestry techniques dyed with natural organic materials.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural dye variations, wool quality, knotting density, structural wear patterns, and traditional tribal motifs characteristic of specific sub-tribes.

Such pieces can be displayed mounted on a wall as textile art or integrated into curated shelf displays to add texture and historical depth to a room.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a protective mesh screen to remove dust.
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