Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The back of the bag is in simple madder-red plain-weave - only the neck is in soumak weave here. The selvedges are overbound in goat-hair and the remains of the braided handle remain emanating from the neck. A truly fabulous salt-bag.
Size: 52cm x 43cm (1' 9" x 1' 5").
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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