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Antique Chanteh (Storage-bag), Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
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Antique Chanteh (Storage-bag), Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This rare and unusual small flatweave chanteh (storage-bag) with its ivory woollen ground, appears to incorporate a very stylised tree pattern on both faces.

Made during the third quarter of the nineteenth century by the Yaqoub Khani Timuri tribe in the borderlands between north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan, it is in very good condition.

Note the zig-zag borders all the way round the bag, symbolising the eternal cycle of life.

Size: 46cm x 40cm (1' 6" x 1' 4").

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Chanteh to the 1870s.

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SA1170039
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2113
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Description
This rare and unusual small flatweave chanteh (storage-bag) with its ivory woollen ground, appears to incorporate a very stylised tree pattern on both faces.
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Made during the third quarter of the nineteenth century by the Yaqoub Khani Timuri tribe in the borderlands between north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan, it is in very good condition.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Note the zig-zag borders all the way round the bag, symbolising the eternal cycle of life.

Size: 46cm x 40cm (1' 6" x 1' 4").

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Chanteh to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1170039
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2113
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 woven tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique woven tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Chanteh (Storage-bag), Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique woven tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark background. View II
Archive III An antique woven tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark 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
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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 tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark background.
Antique Chanteh (storage-bag), Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-West Afghanistan.
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An antique woven tribal chanteh featuring geometric patterns in red, blue, and cream on a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectStorage Bag
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsGeometric borders, Chevron patterns, Stylised floral motifs, Asymmetric weave
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 40 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A chanteh is a traditional small storage bag or container woven by nomadic and tribal groups, typically used for carrying personal items, documents, or valuables.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from handspun sheeps wool, often utilising natural plant and insect-based dyes for the coloration.

Authenticity is assessed through the irregular handspun yarns, natural dye variations, tight weave structure, and traditional tribal iconography characteristic of a specific weaving region.

Such textiles can be mounted and framed as wall art, displayed flat on a surface, or repurposed as small decorative pillows to introduce rich texture and heritage into a space.

Preservation involves keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with low suction through a mesh screen.
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