Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.
This is only the third pair of bags I have acquired in over 40 years of dealing and specialising in such fabulous objects, one pair are illustrated in my third edition 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' on page 102 which are Timuri - Sangtschuli tribe.
Both bags are in remarkably good condition, bearing in mind that these bags were utilitarian and subject to hard use. The faces are in strong soumak weave, the backs in broad, coloured bands, plain-weave technique and both bags complete with original braided hangiong cords.
Both bags are of superb quality and highly collectable.
Namakdan: 50cm x 40cm (1' 8" x 1' 4").
Chanteh: 38cm x 20cm (1' 3" x 8").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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Antique Pair of Salt-bag & Vanity-bag, Shahsevan Nomads of Qarabagh, Azerbaijan.
