Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 5in (52 x 42cm).Antique salt bag by the Timuri / Baluch nomads of western Afghanistan.Circa 1900.This salt bag is tightly woven using weft float brocade technique, the design to the front is fine bands of intricate design and reverse has a banded design. The salt bag uses a very limited but subtle colour palette, typical of the Timuri. 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: D-0931.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 52cm (20.5inches)
Width is 42cm (16.5inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)