Size: 1ft 5in x 9in (44 x 24cm), excluding tassels.Antique salt bag (namakdan) by the Baluch nomads of the Sistan region, south-western Afghanistan.Circa 1900/20.This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front and reverse are similar with a simple medallion design, this is also repeated on the neck of the bag. Note the large original tassels decorating the sides of the bag. These bags were used by the nomads to carry rock salt, both for personal use and for their animals; a very precious commodity.The salt bag is in excellent original condition and shows some signs of tribal use, it would make a wonderful wall hanging.Stock Number: MS6-10.All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL.To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.Height is 44cm (17.3inches)
Width is 24cm (9.4inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)