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 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").
£1,800
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 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").
£1,250
Antique Spoon/Water-Pipe Bag, Qashqa'i Confederacy, Darrehshuri Sub-Tribe, ...
Item Ref
BM/QD1
I suspect the face of this charming bag which I have illustrated as the main photo, is the back of the bag and the face with the tassels would have been the front? Nevertheless, I find the face with the possible 'dancing ladies' as the most charming! Note how the bottom and top three are dancing left and the middle three are dancing right!
At wedding ceremonies, tribal women and girls perform, in a circle, a dance referred to as the 'feather dance' and this is maybe what is being depicted here.
Woven by a woman of the Darrehshuri Qashqa'i tribes circa 1900, the bag would have been woven to contain wooden spoons, wooden drop-spindles and water-pipes and is decorated with a wonderful display of tassels.
Size: 39cm x 30cm (1' 3" x 1' 0").
At wedding ceremonies, tribal women and girls perform, in a circle, a dance referred to as the 'feather dance' and this is maybe what is being depicted here.
Woven by a woman of the Darrehshuri Qashqa'i tribes circa 1900, the bag would have been woven to contain wooden spoons, wooden drop-spindles and water-pipes and is decorated with a wonderful display of tassels.
Size: 39cm x 30cm (1' 3" 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 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
Antique Half Saddlebag-Face, Timuri Tribes, Khaf Region, ...
Item Ref
BM2180
This beautiful and unusual half saddlebag-face depicts two stylised camels above the central rosette on a stunning abrash of indigo-blue. The rosettes, highlighted in madder-red, create a large quincunx or '5' symbol in the central field symbolising protection. Note also the small ivory rosettes numbering 5 in the upper section of the field and 5 in the lower section!
Made by Timuri tribes in the region of Khaf in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan during the last quarter of the 19th century. This half bag-face would originally have been part of a double saddlebag, damaged and reduced to provide two halves in the distant past. The complete remains of the lappits remain at the top of the bag-face.
Size: 76cm x 76cm (2' 6" x 2' 6")
Made by Timuri tribes in the region of Khaf in the borderlands of north-eastern Persia and north-western Afghanistan during the last quarter of the 19th century. This half bag-face would originally have been part of a double saddlebag, damaged and reduced to provide two halves in the distant past. The complete remains of the lappits remain at the top of the bag-face.
Size: 76cm x 76cm (2' 6" x 2' 6")
£850
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 Half Saddle-Bag, Luri Tribes, Luristan, Western ...
Item Ref
BM/LFM1
This attractive half-khorjin (half-saddlebag) comprises a two colour panel central field containing stylised flowers and surrounded by a stunning light-blue border with flower-head design. The back is superbly brocaded in complimentary weft-weave and the top opening retains its lappits and goat-hair ties.
Made by Luri nomads in Luristan circa 1880, the bag is in very good contition.
Size: 50cm x 48cm (1' 8" x 1' 7").
Made by Luri nomads in Luristan circa 1880, the bag is in very good contition.
Size: 50cm x 48cm (1' 8" x 1' 7").
£850
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