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Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Khalaj Tribes of Saveh, North-west Persia.
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Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Khalaj Tribes of Saveh, North-west Persia.

19th century
Sold 1 December 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Just in from Iran, this beautiful salt-bag, knotted on the face with diagonal bands of small stylised symbols and madder-red plain-weave on the back.

Made by Khalaj tribes in the environs of Saveh, north-west Persia during the last quarter of the nineteenth century, the namakdan is complete with original colour-bound selvedges and long hanging cords emanating from each shoulder.

Size: 56cm x 43cm (1' 10" x 1' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1890s.

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SA1182155
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2231
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Description
Just in from Iran, this beautiful salt-bag, knotted on the face with diagonal bands of small stylised symbols and madder-red plain-weave on the back.

Made by Khalaj tribes in the environs of Saveh, north-west Persia during the last quarter of the nineteenth century, the namakdan is complete with original colour-bound selvedges and long hanging cords emanating from each shoulder.

Size: 56cm x 43cm (1' 10" x 1' 5").

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182155
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2231
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Namakdan (Salt-bag), Khalaj Tribes of Saveh, North-west Persia.

Archive II An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. View II
Archive III An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels. View V
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels.
Antique Namakdan (salt-bag), Khalaj Tribes of Saveh, North-West Persia.
Ref: SA1182155
An antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, cream, and dark brown wool with decorative braided tassels.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulti-coloured
  • MotifsGeometric diamond lattice, Multi-coloured braided tassels, Repeated hooked motifs
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 43 cm (17 in)

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A namakdan is a traditional woven pouch crafted by nomadic and tribal peoples in Persia, historically used to store and transport rock salt for livestock.

These functional textiles are typically constructed using hand-spun sheep wool with vegetable and natural dyes, utilising flatweave soumak or warp-faced weaving techniques.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the use of natural organic dyes, hand-spun wool irregularities, traditional tribal iconography, and natural wear patterns consistent with age.

These woven pieces are frequently mounted on linen as wall art, displayed in shadow boxes, or placed on tabletops as textural accents within eclectic or traditional spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the wool out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming through a mesh screen when cleaning.
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