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Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Kurdish Tribes, Kurdistan.
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Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Kurdish Tribes, Kurdistan.

19th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Charming and archaic, this truly tribal salt-bag, 'namakdan' in Persian, was made by Kurdish tribes in Kurdistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

With an '8-pointed star' dominating the central field and symbolising protection, the bag has a lustrous knotted pile and was probably made by a Kurdish nomad who had limited amount of spare wool in her possession as it appears she has used all the wool at her disposal! Note the abrash of natural un-dyed wool in the centre and the additional ivory border at the base of the bag. Was she experimenting with border patterns at this point? I also love the very stylised depiction of a human figure with stylised animals on either side at the base of the neck!

The back of the bag is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave.

A great little namakdan, made in the most tribal way.

Size: 43 x 29cm (1' 5" x 11")

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Namakdan to the 1870s.

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SA1179668
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2212
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Description
Charming and archaic, this truly tribal salt-bag, 'namakdan' in Persian, was made by Kurdish tribes in Kurdistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

With an '8-pointed star' dominating the central field and symbolising protection, the bag has a lustrous knotted pile and was probably made by a Kurdish nomad who had limited amount of spare wool in her possession as it appears she has used all the wool at her disposal! Note the abrash of natural un-dyed wool in the centre and the additional ivory border at the base of the bag.

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Was she experimenting with border patterns at this point? I also love the very stylised depiction of a human figure with stylised animals on either side at the base of the neck!.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back of the bag is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave.

A great little namakdan, made in the most tribal way.

Size: 43 x 29cm (1' 5" x 11")

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Tribal Namakdan to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179668
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2212
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

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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Archive I An antique red Kurdish namakdan salt bag featuring geometric patterns and a narrow neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Kurdish Tribes, Kurdistan.

Archive II An antique red Kurdish namakdan salt bag featuring geometric patterns and a narrow neck. View II
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 113
Items Sold 1,073
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique red Kurdish namakdan salt bag featuring geometric patterns and a narrow neck.
Antique Namakdan (salt-bag), Kurdish Tribes, Kurdistan.
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An antique red Kurdish namakdan salt bag featuring geometric patterns and a narrow neck.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric star medallions, Narrow neck, Chevron borders
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 29 cm (11 in)

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A namakdan is a traditional Persian salt bag woven by nomadic tribes to store and transport rock salt for livestock.

These pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for the pile and flatweave sections, often dyed with natural vegetable pigments.

Authentic pieces exhibit irregular hand-spun yarns, natural dye variations, traditional tribal motifs, and authentic wear consistent with nomadic use.

Such pieces are frequently mounted and framed as wall art or displayed flat on surfaces to highlight their intricate geometric patterns and texture.

Preservation requires keeping items out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering.
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