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Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

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

This is an exceptional weaving of the Bakhtiari tribes made during the last quarter of the 19th century.

The face of the bag is woven in fine, uncountered soumak technique with the base in lustrous knotted-pile for resilience. The back has horizontal, coloured bands in plain-weave and the bag is in excellent overall condition.

Size: 39 x 31cm (15" x 12").

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1219675
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2229
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Description
This is an exceptional weaving of the Bakhtiari tribes made during the last quarter of the 19th century.
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The face of the bag is woven in fine, uncountered soumak technique with the base in lustrous knotted-pile for resilience.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back has horizontal, coloured bands in plain-weave and the bag is in excellent overall condition.

Size: 39 x 31cm (15" x 12").

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219675
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2229
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 handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool. SOLD16 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool. SOLD16 JUN 26

Antique Vanity-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool. View IV
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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 handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Lori-Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Ref: SA1219675
An antique handwoven Lori-Bakhtiari vanity bag featuring intricate geometric motifs in red, blue, and cream wool.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsGeometric cruciform medallions, Diamond borders, Stylised nomadic symbols
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

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Bakhtiari vanity bags were small, handwoven utilitarian containers crafted by nomadic tribes in Western Persia, traditionally used to store personal items, toiletries, or small possessions during migration.

These bags are constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and foundation, often featuring natural vegetable dyes and sturdy flatweave or pile-woven structures designed for durability.

Authenticity is identified through traditional asymmetric knots, natural colour variations from plant-based dyes, characteristic tribal geometric motifs, and the presence of hand-spun wool with authentic wear.

An antique textile can be displayed mounted on a neutral wall as fibre art, framed behind UV-protective glass, or placed flat on a surface as part of a curated collection of artefacts.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with mesh protection or professional textile cleaning when necessary.
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