Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-Bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, ...
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BM/QD
A unique and beautiful pair of saddle-bags - 'khorjin' in Persian - made by a weaver of the Qashqa'i Darrehshureh tayefeh circa 1900. The weaving is referred to as 'moj' or twill-weave with double-interlocked tapestry technique in a design not unfamiliar with the tartan of the Highland Scottish clans. The weaver has inserted tufts of natural-dye wool on both faces of the khorjin, symbols of good-luck.
This is a truly fantastic example of a now, very rare type of khorjin, in near-mint condition.
Size: 1.07m x 0.80m (3' 6" x 2' 7").
This is a truly fantastic example of a now, very rare type of khorjin, in near-mint condition.
Size: 1.07m x 0.80m (3' 6" x 2' 7").
£2,300
Antique Storage-Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, South-West ...
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BM2140
Illustrated in my 3rd edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent', this magnificent storage-bag or 'khour' in Persian, 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").
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").
£1,450
Rare Antique Bag-Face, Timuri Tribes, Borderland of ...
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BM/SJ4
This is one of the earliest types of design found on bags knotted by the Timuri tribes during the early 19th century. Once part of a double saddlebag, bag-faces like this are extremely rare.
The colours are beautifully saturated with highlights of an early aubergine colour and the four central panels contain pre-Islamic symbols, lost in the passage of time.
Very collectable.
Size:- 59cm x 46cm (2' 0" x 1' 6").
The colours are beautifully saturated with highlights of an early aubergine colour and the four central panels contain pre-Islamic symbols, lost in the passage of time.
Very collectable.
Size:- 59cm x 46cm (2' 0" x 1' 6").
£1,350
Antique Tubreh, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, ...
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BM/Kordi
A rare and stunning small storage-bag or 'tubreh' made by a weaver who belonged to the Kordi tribes of Darreh Gaz in Khorassan Province, north-eastern Persia, circa 1900.
The face is woven in weft-wrapping technique using the most fabulous, glossy, vegetable-dye wool which literally sings, and the back in narrow-coloured bands of plain-weave.
Today, these bags are extremely rare and I was lucky to receive it from a friend in Khorassan very recently, before the Israeli strikes and lockdown of shipping facilities in Iran.
A very collectable bag.
Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").
The face is woven in weft-wrapping technique using the most fabulous, glossy, vegetable-dye wool which literally sings, and the back in narrow-coloured bands of plain-weave.
Today, these bags are extremely rare and I was lucky to receive it from a friend in Khorassan very recently, before the Israeli strikes and lockdown of shipping facilities in Iran.
A very collectable bag.
Size: 46cm x 30cm (1' 6" x 1' 0").
£1,250
Antique Afshar Vanity-Bag, Qorab'i Tribe, Bardsir Region, ...
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BM/AQ
Recently arrived from Iran, this extremely fine 'chanteh' or vanity-bag was made by the Afshar Qorab'i tribes in Kerman Province, southern Persia circa 1900-1920. The knotted-pile face of the bag contains two large stylised 'botehs' or Zoarostrian flame symbols on a vivid indigo-blue ground. My belief is that the botehs are fertility symbols with the red boteh representing the female and the ivory boteh, the male. On either side of each boteh are trees-of-life symbols representing eternal life in Paradise. The back of this beautiful bag is woven in plain madder-red plainweave and the bag is finished with tassels on two sides and the bottom symbolising happiness.
Size: 52cm x 33cm (1' 9" x 1' 1").
Size: 52cm x 33cm (1' 9" x 1' 1").
£950
Antique Vanity-Bag, Timuri Sangtschuli Tribe, Borderlands of ...
Item Ref
BM2027
This stunning, double-sided, small vanity-bag was woven by the Timuri Sangtschuli tribe at the end of the nineteenth century in the border area of north-western Persia and north-western Afghanistan.
It is in complete, excellent condition and woven in tight soumak technique with highlights of silk.
This must have been a very special bag and a highly-prized possession within the Sangtschuli tribe.
Size: 44cm x 48cm (1' 5" x 1' 7").
It is in complete, excellent condition and woven in tight soumak technique with highlights of silk.
This must have been a very special bag and a highly-prized possession within the Sangtschuli tribe.
Size: 44cm x 48cm (1' 5" x 1' 7").
£900
Antique Salt-Bag, Afshar Tribes of Bardsir, Kerman ...
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BM/RP8
This finely woven salt-bag -'namakdan' in Persian - has a field design in soumak technique of stylised '8-pointed stars', symbols of protection. The main border comprises 'S' symbols or stylised 'dragons', also protective. The neck of the bag is beautifully finished in chevron pattern and braided at the very top. The plain-weave back is finished in wide horizontal bands of madder-red and apricot with one area having a small stain which I presume, happened during its time in tribal useage.
Woven by Afshar nomads in the environs of Bardsir, Kerman Province, south Persia circa 1900, the bag is in great, original condition.
Size: 72cm x 66cm (2' 4" x 2' 2").
Woven by Afshar nomads in the environs of Bardsir, Kerman Province, south Persia circa 1900, the bag is in great, original condition.
Size: 72cm x 66cm (2' 4" x 2' 2").
£750
Antique Saddle-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Bardsir region, Kerman ...
Item Ref
BM2098
The natural ivory-wool ground of this Afshar half saddle-bag, contains stylised roses surrounded by a main border depicting stylised camels.
The bag, made circa 1880, which was once, one half of a pair of double saddle-bags, has long lost its partner, although this half bag is complete with its madder-red plain-weave back with slits and lappits at the top.
Size: 63cm x 67cm (2' 1" x 2' 2").
The bag, made circa 1880, which was once, one half of a pair of double saddle-bags, has long lost its partner, although this half bag is complete with its madder-red plain-weave back with slits and lappits at the top.
Size: 63cm x 67cm (2' 1" x 2' 2").
£750
Antique Jaf - Kurdish Saddlebag-Face, Jaf Tribes, ...
Item Ref
BM2048
The juxtaposition here of fabulous vegetable dyes is a nomadic work of knotted art.
Made circa 1870-1880 by Jaf - Kurds in Persian Kurdistan, this bagface was once one half of a large double saddlebag, which at some point in the past, both parts were separated, either by heavy wear or by unscrupulous dealers cutting the saddlebags in half where more money could be made individually rather than as one complete piece!
Nevertheless, the face of this bag has been saved, in very good condition, hopefully for countless generations to enjoy the fabulous colours. Particularly interesting is the '8-pointed star' border - symbols of protection.
Size: 68cm deep x 80cm wide (2' 3" x 2' 7").
Made circa 1870-1880 by Jaf - Kurds in Persian Kurdistan, this bagface was once one half of a large double saddlebag, which at some point in the past, both parts were separated, either by heavy wear or by unscrupulous dealers cutting the saddlebags in half where more money could be made individually rather than as one complete piece!
Nevertheless, the face of this bag has been saved, in very good condition, hopefully for countless generations to enjoy the fabulous colours. Particularly interesting is the '8-pointed star' border - symbols of protection.
Size: 68cm deep x 80cm wide (2' 3" x 2' 7").
£750
Antique Saddle-Bags, Kurdish Tribes of the Hoy ...
Item Ref
BM2153
This complete 'khorjin' - pair of saddle-bags - were made by Kurdish nomads in the area of Hoy in the Urmia region of Kurdistan during the late 19th century. The wide horizontal bands containing 'birds-heads' lozenges were woven in reciprocal brocade technique while the narrow horizontal ivory bands were woven in weftless soumak and tapestry technique. The back of the khorjin is in narrow horizontal bands using plain-weave.
The khorjin is in excellent condition and retains the goat-hair lappits and long braided tie-band.
Size: 94cm x 48cm (3' 1" x 1' 7").
The khorjin is in excellent condition and retains the goat-hair lappits and long braided tie-band.
Size: 94cm x 48cm (3' 1" x 1' 7").
£750
Antique Spoon/Spindle Bag, Qashqa'i Nomads, Fars Province, ...
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BM/SB
Two stylised peacocks - symbols of wealth, immortality and divine protection - dominate the ivory cotton ground of this early twentieth century spoon/spindle bag. Three quadrupeds, possibly deer or gazelle, fill the lower part of the bag whilst tassels hang from the base and form a decorative finish to the bag. Note also the long braided cord with single tassel at the top for carrying the bag during migrations. The back of the bag is decorated in horizontal zig-zag lines, quite possibly symbolising flowing water.
Woven by Qashqa'i nomads circa 1920-1930, the bag is complete and in excellent condition.
Size: 31cm x 84cm including tassels (12" x 2' 9" including tassels).
Woven by Qashqa'i nomads circa 1920-1930, the bag is complete and in excellent condition.
Size: 31cm x 84cm including tassels (12" x 2' 9" including tassels).
£750
Antique Half-Saddlebag, Shahsevan Tribes, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan. ...
Item Ref
BM/SH1
This striking half-saddlebag was woven in fine, slit-tapestry technique, often described as simply 'kilim weave', with a wonderful array of natural colours and a powerful depiction of two large ivory hexagons on a deep, indigo-blue ground.
Woven by Shahsevan tribes around the second half of the 19th century, the back comprises narrow horizontal bands of all the colours used in the face.
Size: 57cm x 46cm (1' 10" x 1' 6").
Woven by Shahsevan tribes around the second half of the 19th century, the back comprises narrow horizontal bands of all the colours used in the face.
Size: 57cm x 46cm (1' 10" x 1' 6").
£750
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