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Antique Vanity-bag, Baluch Tribes of Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Baluch Tribes of Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

19th century
Sold 16 June 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

What is particularly attractive about this charming vanity-bag is the wool quality, soft, silky and lustrous, sheared from mountain sheep once a year and used in the very best of Baluch weaving. The main border depicts a continuous flower and vine pattern on a glowing madder-red background.

Made circa 1880, the knotted-pile face of the bag is in excellent condition although the plain-weave back has had some hard wear with several small areas of damage. Nevertheless, this shows the bag was once used and was a prized possession among the Baluchis.

Size: 34 x 30cm (13" x 12").

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

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SA1219654
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2244
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Description
What is particularly attractive about this charming vanity-bag is the wool quality, soft, silky and lustrous, sheared from mountain sheep once a year and used in the very best of Baluch weaving. The main border depicts a continuous flower and vine pattern on a glowing madder-red background.
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Made circa 1880, the knotted-pile face of the bag is in excellent condition although the plain-weave back has had some hard wear with several small areas of damage.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Nevertheless, this shows the bag was once used and was a prized possession among the Baluchis.

Size: 34 x 30cm (13" x 12").

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Vanity Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219654
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2244
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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A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream. SOLD16 JUN 26
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Archive I A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream. SOLD16 JUN 26

Antique Vanity-bag, Baluch Tribes of Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Archive II A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream. View II
Archive III A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream. 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
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Baluch Tribes of Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.
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A square antique hand-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric patterns in red, dark blue, and cream.
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  • ObjectTribal Textile Bag
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourDeep Red and Black
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised floral motifs, Chevron borders
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 34 cm (13 in)

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Baluch tribal bags were traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic groups inhabiting the border regions of Persia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, utilising geometric motifs and deep colour palettes rooted in regional heritage.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural dyes derived from local plants, roots, and minerals to achieve rich reds, deep indigos, and dark browns.

Authenticity is identified through the presence of hand-spun wool, traditional asymmetrical knotting, natural dye variations, and authentic wear patterns characteristic of genuine tribal utilitarian items.

Such pieces can be displayed flat as miniature wall art, mounted in shadow boxes, or placed on accent surfaces to introduce tactile warmth, historical depth, and rich colour into a contemporary space.

Preservation involves keeping the item out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, regular gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen to remove dust, and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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