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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads of Moghan, Azerbaijan.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads of Moghan, Azerbaijan.

19th century
Description

This charming, tiny vanity-bag or 'chanteh' in Persian, woven during the second half 19th century by Shahsevan nomads in the Moghan region of Azerbaijan, might well have been used to contain a mirror or an item of jewellery. The weaving is particulary fine with original plain-weave back and selvedges overbound in the colours used in the bag itself.

Size: 19 x 15cm (8" x 6").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Vanity Bag to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 09558823
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Hand-spun wool in fine sumakh weft-wrapping: traditional tribal flat-weave construction.
Plant and insect dyes including madder and indigo: work before synthetic dyes became dominant.
Striped flat-weave reverse with matching overbound sides: an intact nomadic pouch.
Gentle softening and wear across the wool face: decades of light handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222689
Dealers Internal Reference
BM41
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Description
This charming, tiny vanity-bag or 'chanteh' in Persian, woven during the second half 19th century by Shahsevan nomads in the Moghan region of Azerbaijan, might well have been used to contain a mirror or an item of jewellery.
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The weaving is particulary fine with original plain-weave back and selvedges overbound in the colours used in the bag itself.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 19 x 15cm (8" x 6").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Shahsevan Vanity Bag to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 09558823
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Hand-spun wool in fine sumakh weft-wrapping: traditional tribal flat-weave construction.
Plant and insect dyes including madder and indigo: work before synthetic dyes became dominant.
Striped flat-weave reverse with matching overbound sides: an intact nomadic pouch.
Gentle softening and wear across the wool face: decades of light handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222689
Dealers Internal Ref
BM41
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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An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown.
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Archive I An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown.

Antique Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads of Moghan, Azerbaijan.

Archive II An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown. 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 116
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown.
Antique Vanity-Bag, Shahsevan Nomads of Moghan, Azerbaijan.
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An antique rectangular Shahsevan flat-woven wool vanity bag featuring geometric latch-hook motifs in shades of red, blue, cream, and brown.
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  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric latch hooks, Diamond medallions, Horizontal decorative bands, Flatweave edge binding
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

This antique Shahsevan nomadic vanity-bag dates from the second half of the nineteenth century and originates from the Moghan region of Azerbaijan. The small Caucasian tribal textile is hand-woven from wool in a flatweave technique featuring intricate geometric patterns. The front display panel showcases horizontal decorative bands filled with diamond medallions and geometric latch-hook motifs executed in rich multi-colour tones of red, blue, cream, yellow, and brown against contrasting white and dark backgrounds. Frayed fringe threads line the top edge, while overbound flatweave selvedges complete the structural borders on the left and right sides. Measuring 15 cm high and 19 cm wide, the rectangular pouch displays fine traditional craftsmanship suited to a variety of interior placements. In a modern British home, the piece works well displayed upright on a bookshelf or within a cabinet setting as part of a collected bohemian design scheme.

FAQs

A Shahsevan vanity bag is a compact flat-woven textile pouch crafted by the nomadic Shahsevan tribes of the Moghan region in Azerbaijan, traditionally used to hold personal items, cosmetics, or mirrors during nomadic migrations.

These bags are typically hand-woven using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft. Weavers utilise flatweave techniques such as extra-weft wrapping, slit-weave kilim, or soumak to create dense, durable patterns with natural plant-based dyes.

Authentic pieces feature geometric motifs, including hooked diamonds and step-edged polygons. They display characteristic colour palettes of saturated reds, deep blues, terracotta, and unbleached wool accents, along with fine hand-spun wool yarn construction.

A small flat-woven pouch can be professionally mounted and framed inside a shadow box to serve as textured wall art, laid flat on a coffee table tray, or styled standing upright on a bookshelf alongside vintage ceramics.

Display the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Dust gently using a low-suction vacuum with a soft brush attachment, and keep in a climate-controlled room protected against moth damage.
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