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Antique 'Chuval' (Storage-bag), Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique 'Chuval' (Storage-bag), Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

19th century
Description

Illustrated in my 3rd edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent', this magnificent storage-bag was woven in intricate complementary weft-weave technique by Qashqa'i nomads during the last quarter of the nineteenth century in Fars Province, south-west Persia.

The work, as described in my book, is exemplary, bearing in mind the bag was an everyday utilitarian item, used to contain and transport clothes, bedding, pots and pans etc. and shows the skill and artistry that went into making these bags. The sides, handles and loops at the top are bound in strong goat-hair for resilience.

This is a rare and beautiful work of nomadic art which has been in my personal collection for many years and to which I have now decided to part with - rather sadly!

Size: 90cm x 69cm (3' 0" x 2' 3").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Chuval Bag to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712550
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Braided dark goat-hair selvedges and loops: traditional Southwest Persian nomadic construction.
Fine complementary-weft weave pattern: hand weaving on a horizontal ground loom.
Soft colour variations in the bands: yarn dyed in small batches with plant dyes.
Gentle rubbing along the dark outer binding: generations of domestic tribal use.

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
90cm (35.43")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244650
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2276
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Description
Illustrated in my 3rd edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent', this magnificent storage-bag was woven in intricate complementary weft-weave technique by Qashqa'i nomads during the last quarter of the nineteenth century in Fars Province, south-west Persia.
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The work, as described in my book, is exemplary, bearing in mind the bag was an everyday utilitarian item, used to contain and transport clothes, bedding, pots and pans etc.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

and shows the skill and artistry that went into making these bags. The sides, handles and loops at the top are bound in strong goat-hair for resilience.

This is a rare and beautiful work of nomadic art which has been in my personal collection for many years and to which I have now decided to part with - rather sadly!

Size: 90cm x 69cm (3' 0" x 2' 3").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Qashqai Chuval Bag to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712550
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Braided dark goat-hair selvedges and loops: traditional Southwest Persian nomadic construction.
Fine complementary-weft weave pattern: hand weaving on a horizontal ground loom.
Soft colour variations in the bands: yarn dyed in small batches with plant dyes.
Gentle rubbing along the dark outer binding: generations of domestic tribal use.

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
90cm (35.43")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244650
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2276
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 hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream.

Antique 'Chuval' (Storage-bag), Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-west Persia.

Archive II An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream. View VI
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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 119
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream.
Antique 'chuval' (storage-bag), Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Ref: SA1244650
An antique hand-woven Qashqai wool chuval bag featuring horizontal bands of geometric chevron and diamond patterns in terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream.
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  • ObjectTribal Textile
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialHand-spun Wool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsChevron band, Diamond lattice, Horizontal stripes, Braided handles
  • SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 69 cm (27 in)

This antique Qashqa'i chuval storage-bag originates from the Fars Province of south-west Persia and dates to 1880, produced in the complementary weft-weave technique using hand-spun wool and natural dyes. The surface displays horizontal rows of terracotta red, indigo, yellow, and cream woven patterns, including chevron bands, diamond lattices, and small braided side handles alongside top loops bound in goat-hair for resilience. The piece measures 90 cm high by 69 cm wide. Today, this textile suits placement on a narrow wall space as a wall hanging within a Persian tribal interior. The utilitarian item historically contained clothes, bedding, pots, and pans, reflecting the practical domestic role of tribal textiles among nomadic communities.

FAQs

A chuval is a traditional large storage bag hand-woven by nomadic tribes, such as the Qashqai of Fars Province in South-West Persia, used for transporting bedding and household goods during seasonal migrations.

These pieces are constructed predominantly from hand-spun sheeps wool dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments, featuring flat-weave (kilim) or brocaded sumak techniques with geometric patterning.

Authentic tribal chuvals display natural dye variations known as abrash, slight structural irregularities from portable looms, original side loops or hand-braided selvedges, and specific clan motifs.

These woven textiles are frequently displayed mounted on walls as decorative art, suspended on rods, or stuffed to serve as low floor cushions and ottoman seating.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, vacuum gently using low suction without a rotating brush, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialized dry cleaning.
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