Antique 'Mafrash' (cargo bag), Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars ...
Item Ref
BM2147
Cargo bags or 'mafrash' in Persian, were generally made in pairs and once fully laden with clothes, pots and pans and other personal belongings, were loaded onto each flank of the camel during long migrations. In sedentary situations, when the bags were cleared of possessions, they were laid flat around the circumference of the black tent and stacked.
This amazing mafrash was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars, south-western Persia around 1900 in soumak technique and is complete with leather handles and tie-straps on the top.
These storage bags make very decorative seats in the home by stuffing them with foam in order to give them substance and show them off as they might have been used in nomadic life.
Size: 92cm (3' 0") long x 53cm (1' 9") wide x 33cm (1' 1") deep.
This amazing mafrash was made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars, south-western Persia around 1900 in soumak technique and is complete with leather handles and tie-straps on the top.
These storage bags make very decorative seats in the home by stuffing them with foam in order to give them substance and show them off as they might have been used in nomadic life.
Size: 92cm (3' 0") long x 53cm (1' 9") wide x 33cm (1' 1") deep.
£2,500
Antique Qashqa'i Saddle-Bags, Darrehshuri Tayefeh, Fars Province, ...
Item Ref
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 ...
Item Ref
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 ...
Item Ref
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 Pair of Saddle-Bags, Khamseh Confederacy Tribes, ...
Item Ref
BM2228/BM2229
The terracotta ground in each of these bags comprise a central cross surrounded by four stylised chickens, pecking at seeds on the ground. The rest of the terracotta field depicts tiny flower-heads and the main ivory border has a continuous vine with birds-heads.
Just flown-in from Iran, the bags were sadly separated at some point in their lives although it can often be easier to display single bags as opposed to a double pair of saddle-bags.
In very good condition with original terracotta plain-weave back, these bags were made by the tribes within the Khamseh Confederacy during the early 20th century.
For sale individually or for the pair.
Sizes: 36 x 36cm (1' 2" x 1' 2") and 38 x 36cm (1' 3" x 1' 2").
Just flown-in from Iran, the bags were sadly separated at some point in their lives although it can often be easier to display single bags as opposed to a double pair of saddle-bags.
In very good condition with original terracotta plain-weave back, these bags were made by the tribes within the Khamseh Confederacy during the early 20th century.
For sale individually or for the pair.
Sizes: 36 x 36cm (1' 2" x 1' 2") and 38 x 36cm (1' 3" x 1' 2").
£1,200
An Antique Pair of Qashqa'i Saddle-Bags, Fars ...
Item Ref
BM/QSB
A most unusual pair of Qashqa'i tribal saddle-bags - sadly split - made by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars province circa 1900. Particularly interesting and attractive is the depiction of stylised deer or gazelle in the main ivory border, something I haven't seen before.
Both bags are in good condition with original plain-weave backs and on each face, a lovely array of beautiful, warm colours with soft, glossy wool. Within the red central lozenge of each bag, is depicted the Qashqa'i emblem which I was told when I spent several months with the tribe back in the early 1970s, symbolised a scorpion.
The price quoted is for the pair but I am prepared to sell each bag separately, if one only was required.
Size of each bag: 62 x 57cm (2' 0" x 1' 10").
Both bags are in good condition with original plain-weave backs and on each face, a lovely array of beautiful, warm colours with soft, glossy wool. Within the red central lozenge of each bag, is depicted the Qashqa'i emblem which I was told when I spent several months with the tribe back in the early 1970s, symbolised a scorpion.
The price quoted is for the pair but I am prepared to sell each bag separately, if one only was required.
Size of each bag: 62 x 57cm (2' 0" x 1' 10").
£1,200
Antique Salt-Bag, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-West ...
Item Ref
BM2237
A recent arrival from Iran, this fabulous salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persia - was woven by Qashqa'i nomads in Fars Province, south-west Persia at the end of the 19th century.
The face of the bag is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of weft-float and overlay/underlay brocading in typical, vegetable-dye Qashqa'i orange combined with a beautiful, old pea-green, madder-red, aubergine, shades of indigo-blue and dark-brown. The back is in various horizontal band sizes in plain-weve technique.
Interestingly, and rarely seen, are the heavily over-bound selvedges in brocaded dark-blue wool and where the weaver has also inserted different colour wool tufts, which will have symbolised good-luck.
The namakdan was originally made to contain rock-salt and this superb bag is in original, complete condition with untouched braided handles protruding from the neck.
Size: 64 x 50cm (2' 1" x 1' 8").
The face of the bag is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of weft-float and overlay/underlay brocading in typical, vegetable-dye Qashqa'i orange combined with a beautiful, old pea-green, madder-red, aubergine, shades of indigo-blue and dark-brown. The back is in various horizontal band sizes in plain-weve technique.
Interestingly, and rarely seen, are the heavily over-bound selvedges in brocaded dark-blue wool and where the weaver has also inserted different colour wool tufts, which will have symbolised good-luck.
The namakdan was originally made to contain rock-salt and this superb bag is in original, complete condition with untouched braided handles protruding from the neck.
Size: 64 x 50cm (2' 1" x 1' 8").
£1,150
Antique Tubreh, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, ...
Item Ref
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").
£950
Antique Half-Saddlebag, Shahsevan Nomads, Moghan Region, Azerbaijan ...
Item Ref
BM/LFM2
Diagonal bands in dark blue and ivory containing small 'S' symbols, dominate the central field of this half-khorjin (half-saddlebag) woven in soumak technique. The back is woven in plain-weave technique and comprises two-colour, narrow horizontal bands.
Woven by Shahsevan nomads during the mid to third quarter of the nineteenth century, the bag is in overall good condition albeit with some slight wear on the back and at the top.
Size: 54cm x 48cm (1' 9" x 1' 7").
Woven by Shahsevan nomads during the mid to third quarter of the nineteenth century, the bag is in overall good condition albeit with some slight wear on the back and at the top.
Size: 54cm x 48cm (1' 9" x 1' 7").
£950
Antique Afshar Vanity-Bag, Qorab'i Tribe, Bardsir Region, ...
Item Ref
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").
£850
Antique Pillow-Bagface, Kordi Tribes, Quchan Region, Khorassan ...
Item Ref
BM1966
This beautiful knotted-pile weaving was once a pillow-bag ('balisht' in Persian) albeit now without its plain-weave back. The juxtaposition and natural colour of birds-heads lozenges is simply stunning and this has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The remains of the madder-red plain-weave back can be seen at one end and I have just noticed that there are tiny areas of silk knotting!
Made by Kordi tribes in the Quchan region of Khorassan Province during the last quarter of the 19th century, this stunning weaving is in very good pile condition.
Size: 77cm x 38cm (2' 6" x 1' 3").
Made by Kordi tribes in the Quchan region of Khorassan Province during the last quarter of the 19th century, this stunning weaving is in very good pile condition.
Size: 77cm x 38cm (2' 6" x 1' 3").
£850
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