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BELOUCH STORAGE BAG A very fine rare example from the Dokter-i-Ghazi sub-group north of Herat in western Afghanistan. Impeccable condition and complete. Reference 288. Size 95 x 50cms. €900. SOLD - GERMANY.

BELOUCH STORAGE BAG Close up -- A very fine rare example from the Dokter-i-Ghazi sub-group north of Herat in western Afghanistan. Impeccable condition and complete. Reference 288. Size 95 x 50cms. SOLD - GERMANY.

This North-West Persian Kurdish lady is filling her hand woven storage bags prior to moving camp.

A Kashkai nomadic family inside their tent in southern Persia. Kilims are used for bedding and during the day cover the storage bags in the background.

ANTIQUE CARPET WEAVING BEATING COMB This is quite different from the more primitive beating combs used in the rural areas of Persia by tribal and village weavers. It is quite sophisticated and the hardwood handle and length of hand beaten metal teeth give it the weight required to beat down the weft threads between rows of knots. Persian city work, circa 1900. Reference 1980. Size - 32 cms. long. Euros 90.

ANTIQUE PERSIAN BRASS LADLE This would have been hand made in the bazaar and used in the kitchen of the owner to serve food from the cooking pots. It is an example of artisanal work no longer seen in a modern society. Ref. 2184. Size 84 cms. high. Euros 85.

AFGHAN STORAGE BAG An old and unusually large bag with magnificent workmanship and weave on both front and reverse sides. It is complete with the original fastening loops and originates from the town of Labijar, which is in north west Afghanistan. There appear to be no similar pieces published. Reference 297. 154 x 96cms. €1,250.

AFGHAN STORAGE BAG Reverse side - A rare and unusually large bag with magnificent workmanship and weave on both front and reverse sides. It is complete with the original fastening loops and originates from the town of Labijar, which is in north west Afghanistan. There appear to be no similar pieces published. Reference 297. 154 x 96cms. €1,250.

KURDISH SADDLE BAGS A rare semi-antique inscribed pair from north west Persia, complete and intact, with a portrayal of a shepherd and his goats, together with the date "1370" (AD 1950) and an inscription believed to be the name "Mokham" on the reverse. Reference 239. Size 106 x 60cms. €650.

KURDISH SADDLE BAGS A rare semi-antique inscribed pair from north west Persia, complete and intact, with a portrayal of a shepherd and his goats, together with the date "1370" (AD 1950) and an inscription believed to be the name "Mokham" on the reverse. Reference 239. Size 106 x 60cms. €650.

KURDISH SINGLE BAG A rare antique from north west Persia. The face consists of rows of kelim interspersed with rows of pile. Reference 294. Size 34 x 39cms. €450.

KURDISH SINGLE BAG A rare antique from north west Persia. The face consists of rows of kelim interspersed with rows of pile. Reference 294. Size 34 x 39cms. €450.

BELOUCH TRIBAL BAG FACE A rare semi-antique from the Jan begi sub-group of north west Afghanistan. Reference 295. Size 101 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH BAG FACE A fine rare semi-antique example from the Jan begi sub-group of north west Afghanistan. Reference 295. Size 101 x 54cms. €650.

BELOUCH SADDLEBAGS A rare, antique collectors item. These finely woven bags are ebroidered on the reverse with rows of goats and peacocks. The bags are in excellent condition and complete with the original goat hair fastening loops. They are probably from a beloulch group near Herat in north west Afghanistan, athough I bought them in the bazaar in Quetta. Ref. 290 Size 105x42 cms Price €850. SOLD - USA.

BELOUCH SADDLEBAGS A rare, antique collectors item. These finely woven bags are ebroidered on the reverse with rows of goats and peacocks. The bags are in excellent condition and complete with the original goat hair fastening loops. They are probably from a beloulch group near Herat in north west Afghanistan, athough I bought them in the bazaar in Quetta. Ref. 290 Size 105x42 cms Price €850. SOLD - USA.

KURDISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique item from north west Persia, early 20th century. Pile, kelim and soumakh techniques are all used and it is complete with original fastening loops. Some white design is in cotton. Reference 255. Size 119 x 62cms. €650.

KURDISH SADDLE BAG A rare semi-antique item from north west Persia, early 20th century. Pile, kelim and soumakh techniques are all used and it is complete with original fastening loops. Some white design is in cotton. Reference 255. Size 119 x 62cms. €650.

PERSIAN ARTIFACT A wonderful example of hand beaten and hand made work by Persian craftsmen. This water jug would have been for use in a city house. The lid, surmounted by a bird, is particularly attractive and the piece dates from the first half, 20th century. Ref. 1976. Size 54 cms. high. Euros 325.

ANTIQUE TURKISH COFFEE POT a beautiful and elegant brass coffee pot from western Anatolia (Asiatic Turkey). It dates from the late 1800's and is hand made and is in excellent condition. Reference 1983. Size 34cms. high. Euros 165.

ANTIQUE COPPER AND BRASS POT jugs such as this are used to pour water or fruit juices by street vendors. It is probably from the region of Istanbul from the late 19th century. The spout is particularly attractive. Reference 1986. Size 34cms high. Euros 95.

UZBEKISTAN TENT BAND. Bands of this nature are used to decorate the inside of a yurt or tent, often on ceremonial occasions. This one is unusually long and is the same length as the internal circumference of a yurt. There are 18 panels, each displaying floral motifs and it is complete with its original backing and is in excellent condition. It dates from the early 1900's. Reference 1829. 43 x 457cms. €360.

PERSIAN AFSHAR SADDLE BAGS - The piled face of each bag is of hand spun wools but the complete kilim flat weave back and top borders are of cotton which is most unusual. The bag is complete and intact and in excellent condition. It dates from the first half of the 20th century. This group of Afshars are from south and south west Persia and the use of cotton in this way suggests a village origin. Ref. 2211. Size (opened) 139 x 40 cms. Euros 260.

PERSIAN AFSHAR SADDLE BAGS - The piled face of each bag is of hand spun wools but the complete kilim flat weave back and top borders are of cotton which is most unusual. The bag is complete and intact and in excellent condition. It dates from the first half of the 20th century. This group of Afshars are from south and south west Persia and the use of cotton in this way suggests a village origin. Ref. 2211. Size (opened) 139 x 40 cms. Euros 260.

TURKOMAN TRIBAL BAG This is an exceptionally fine Yamut weaving. On first glance it appears that it is made of two camel knee pads joined together to form a small bag or purse. However, close examination shows it was specifically woven in one piece, then folded over and overcast. Reference 1863. 13 x 22cms. Euros 350.

TURKOMAN TRIBAL BAG This is an exceptionally fine Yamut weaving. On first glance it appears that it is made of two camel knee pads joined together to form a small bag or purse. However, close examination shows it was specifically woven in one piece, then folded over and overcast. Reference 1863. 13 x 22cms. Euros 350. Reverse side.

KASHKAI PERSIAN TRIBAL BAG A rare semi-antique example complete with original loops and in impeccable condition. Early 20th century. Reference 250. Size 71 x 51cms. €950

KASHKAI PERSIAN TRIBAL BAG A rare semi-antique example complete with original loops and in impeccable condition. Early 20th century. Reference 250. Size 71 x 51cms. €950

QUCHAN KURD BAG A rare semi-antique example from northeast Persia. An extreme finely woven example complete with original back. Reference 286. Size 45 x 47cms. €350.

QUCHAN KURD BAG A rare semi-antique example from northeast Persia. An extreme finely woven example complete with original back. Reference 286. Size 45 x 47cms. €350.

PERSIAN BAG FACE - An early 20th century piece which was probably the front of a bag or a cushion cover. The colours are glorious rich and intense shades and the woollen pile has a silky feel. The piece is from the Meshed region of Khorrassan in north east Persia and the condition perfect. Ref. 2210. Size 42 x 46 cms. Euros 240.

PERSIAN BAG FACE - An early 20th century piece which was probably the front of a bag or a cushion cover. The colours are glorious rich and intense shades and the woollen pile has a silky feel. The piece is from the Meshed region of Khorrassan in north east Persia and the condition perfect. Ref. 2210. Size 42 x 46 cms. Euros 240.

PERSIAN KASHKAI/QUASHKAI BAG - a beautifully embroidered chanteh or jewellery bag dating from the first half of the 20th century. This rare piece is in excellent condition and intact with original tasssle work. The meaning of the peacock design on the reverse is explained by both Brian Macdonald and James Opie who show similar work on plate 104 and page 176 respectively. Ref. 2209. Size 26 x 30 cms. and total length 78 cms. Euros 430.

PERSIAN KASHKAI/QUASHKAI BAG - a beautifully embroidered chanteh or jewellery bag dating from the first half of the 20th century. This rare piece is in excellent condition and intact with original tasssle work. The meaning of the peacock design on the reverse is explained by both Brian Macdonald and James Opie who show similar work on plate 104 and page 176 respectively. Ref. 2209. Size 26 x 30 cms. and total length 78 cms. Euros 430.

I found four marvelous tribal bags in Quetta, the major town of Belouchistan.

Meeting a camel train near the Khyber Pass.