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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, Owlad Haj Ali Tayefeh, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, Owlad Haj Ali Tayefeh, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

19th century
Sold 24 December 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This magnificent salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - was woven by the Owlad Haj Ali sub-tribe of the Bakhtiari-Lor tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia during the last quarter of the 19th century.

This namakdan is woven in soumak technique on the face and comprises stylised birds and tulips. The back is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave in a variety of fabulous natural colours. The bag is complete with goat-hair bound selvedges and braided hanging cords with cowrie shells symbolising good luck.

Size: 61 x 54cm (2' 0" x 1' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187152
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2118
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Description
This magnificent salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - was woven by the Owlad Haj Ali sub-tribe of the Bakhtiari-Lor tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia during the last quarter of the 19th century.

This namakdan is woven in soumak technique on the face and comprises stylised birds and tulips.

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The back is woven in narrow, horizontal bands of plain-weave in a variety of fabulous natural colours.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The bag is complete with goat-hair bound selvedges and braided hanging cords with cowrie shells symbolising good luck.

Size: 61 x 54cm (2' 0" x 1' 9").

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187152
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2118
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 Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, Owlad Haj Ali Tayefeh, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

Archive II An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells. 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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells.
Antique Salt-Bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, Owlad Haj Ali Tayefeh, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
Ref: SA1187152
An antique Persian Bakhtiari salt bag featuring intricate geometric and floral patterns in navy blue, red, and cream, accented with tassels, beads, and cowrie shells.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton, Cowrie shells, Glass beads
  • ColourNavy Blue
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised floral motifs, Tassels and cowrie shells, Chevron borders
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

An antique salt bag, or namakdan, is a traditional nomadic container woven by tribal groups in Persia to store and transport rock salt for livestock and household use.

These bags are typically crafted using handspun wool with natural vegetable dyes, frequently employing slit-tapisserie weave or sumakh techniques combined with pile-woven sections.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense wool quality, traditional tribal iconography such as botanical and zoomorphic motifs, handspun yarn irregularities, and authentic wear consistent with utilitarian nomadic function.

An antique textile piece like this can be mounted on linen inside a shadow box frame or displayed flat on a console surface as a tactile focal point.

Preservation involves gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and maintaining stable humidity levels to protect natural fibres from insect damage.
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