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Antique Vanity-bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 February 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This fantastic 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) is tightly woven in soumak technique and incorporates a field of interlocking diamonds. Within each diamond, and extremely rare, is a cross 'X' woven in green, purple and red silk with the four outer crosses woven in gold thread - on both faces!

The top panels on both faces depict stylised birds, possibly cockerels, and the selvedges are extremely, tightly braided in very fine goat-hair.

The bag is in extremely good condition with its original silk-embroidered hanging cord.

This is an exceptional bag, made by Timuri tribes on the north-east Persian / north-west Afghanistan border region possibly around 1890-1900.

Size: 22cm x 23cm (8.50" x 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

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

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SA1195798
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2202
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This fantastic 'chanteh' (vanity-bag) is tightly woven in soumak technique and incorporates a field of interlocking diamonds.
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Within each diamond, and extremely rare, is a cross 'X' woven in green, purple and red silk with the four outer crosses woven in gold thread - on both faces!.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique handwoven tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap.
fig 1. Antique Vanity-bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

The top panels on both faces depict stylised birds, possibly cockerels, and the selvedges are extremely, tightly braided in very fine goat-hair.

The bag is in extremely good condition with its original silk-embroidered hanging cord.

This is an exceptional bag, made by Timuri tribes on the north-east Persian / north-west Afghanistan border region possibly around 1890-1900.

Size: 22cm x 23cm (8.50" x 9").

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195798
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2202
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 tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Vanity-bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique handwoven tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap. View IV
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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 tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of North-East Persia / North-West Afghanistan.
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An antique handwoven tribal vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, yellow, brown, and black with an attached patterned strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBags and Purses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton, Natural Dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric diamond pattern, Cross motifs, Banded strap, Tassels
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

A tribal vanity bag is a small, handwoven pouch historically used by nomadic communities for carrying personal items, grooming tools, or precious amulets during migrations.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool or goat hair, often utilising techniques such as warp-faced weaving, supplementary weft float, or slit-tapestry kilim weave.

Authenticity is determined by examining the natural organic dyes, hand-spun yarn irregularities, traditional tribal motifs, and the wear patterns consistent with age and nomadic use.

An antique textile bag can be displayed flat within a custom shadow box frame or mounted on a neutral linen backing as textile wall art to add texture and cultural heritage to a modern space.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, storing it in low-humidity environments, and periodically gently vacuuming through a mesh screen to remove dust.
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