Antique Vanity-Bag, Qashqa'i - Kashkuli Tribe, Fars Province, South-West Persia.
Price
£950
| $1,163 USD | €1,131 EUR
Item Ref
BM2030
Description
This is one of the finest woven little vanity-bags - 'chanteh' in Persian - that I've ever handled.Woven by a woman of the Kashkuli taifeh, Qashqa'i Confederacy during the second half 19th century in Fars, south-west Persia, the incredibly fine soumak weave on the face is astounding. Sadly, there is some minor damage to the lower 'birds-heads' lozenge, as can be seen in the close-up photo, but this still doesn't detract from the overall beauty and rarity of this piece.
The back of the chanteh, which also has some damage, is woven in madder-red plain-weave with intricate weft-float brocade at the very top.
Apart from the damage, this is a truly beautiful and very collectable little bag.
Size: 28cm x 28cm (11" x 11").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2030
Dimensions
Height = 28 cm (11")Width = 28 cm (11")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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