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Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-west Persia.
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Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 3 September 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
This “Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-west Persia” found a buyer.

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Description

It's not often a nineteenth century tobacco-bag appears on the market, but this one appeared recently, described as a vanity-bag! However, on its arrival, I realised it wasn't a vanity-bag but a stunning little tobacco-bag. I was thrilled to acquire it as I've never had one this good!

It was made by Khamseh Confederacy nomads in Fars Province, south-west Persia during the last quarter nineteenth century and is in excellent condition. The long neck folds over the face of the bag and the long braided cord is then wrapped around the bag keeping the precious tobacco secure.

Woven in weft-substitution technique with weft-faced plain-weave technique, the attached photos show the bag opened and closed.

A rare and charming bag of which few exist now.

Size: 25cm wide x 20cm high (closed); 25cm wide x 39cm (op

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Tobacco Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163281
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2045
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Description
It's not often a nineteenth century tobacco-bag appears on the market, but this one appeared recently, described as a vanity-bag! However, on its arrival, I realised it wasn't a vanity-bag but a stunning little tobacco-bag. I was thrilled to acquire it as I've never had one this good!
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It was made by Khamseh Confederacy nomads in Fars Province, south-west Persia during the last quarter nineteenth century and is in excellent condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The long neck folds over the face of the bag and the long braided cord is then wrapped around the bag keeping the precious tobacco secure.

fig 1. An antique woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure.
fig 1. Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-west Persia.

Woven in weft-substitution technique with weft-faced plain-weave technique, the attached photos show the bag opened and closed.

A rare and charming bag of which few exist now.

Size: 25cm wide x 20cm high (closed); 25cm wide x 39cm (op

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Tobacco Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1163281
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2045
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 woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure. View II
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Archive V An antique woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure. View V
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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 woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure.
Antique Tobacco Bag, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, Fars, South-West Persia.
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An antique woven textile tobacco bag featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and yellow wool with a flap closure.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric patterns, Striped bands, Tassel trim
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

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Khamseh confederacy weaving originates from the Fars province in south-west Persia, created by a confederation of five distinct nomadic and sedentary tribes who combined diverse Persian, Qashqai, and Arab design traditions.

These items are typically constructed using handspun wool for both the warp and weft, employing slit-weave kilim techniques or soumak wrapping, often dyed using natural vegetable and insect colourants.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregularities in weave and symmetry, handspun wool with characteristic abrash colour variation, and authentic natural dye palettes rather than modern synthetic colours.

Such textiles work well when mounted in shadow box frames as wall art, placed flat on a coffee table, or displayed on specialist stands to highlight their artisanal craftsmanship.

Preservation requires keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and occasionally vacuuming gently through a mesh screen on a low setting.
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