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Antique Salt-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

19th century
Sold 19 July 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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The thing I love about antique salt-bags and bags in general, is the multiple weaving techniques in just one bag that you don't find in rugs. That is what makes them so interesting from a weaving point of view.

In this fabulous namakdan, the weaver has created the lower chevron pattern in reciprocal brocading with the upper horizontal bands in weftless soumak and tapestry technique, and the back of the bag in plain-weave.

Made by Lors nomads in the Kohkiluyeh region of Luristan during the last quarter 19th century, the namakdan is in excellent condition and complete with hanging cords on either side of the neck.

Size: 60 x 40cm (2' 0" x 1' 4").

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

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

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SA1225062
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BM4000
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The thing I love about antique salt-bags and bags in general, is the multiple weaving techniques in just one bag that you don't find in rugs. That is what makes them so interesting from a weaving point of view.
fig 1. A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges.
fig 1. Antique Salt-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

In this fabulous namakdan, the weaver has created the lower chevron pattern in reciprocal brocading with the upper horizontal bands in weftless soumak and tapestry technique, and the back of the bag in plain-weave.

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Made by Lors nomads in the Kohkiluyeh region of Luristan during the last quarter 19th century, the namakdan is in excellent condition and complete with hanging cords on either side of the neck.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 60 x 40cm (2' 0" x 1' 4").

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1225062
Dealers Internal Ref
BM4000
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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Archive I A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges. SOLD19 JUL 26

Antique Salt-bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.

Archive II A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges. View II
Archive III A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges. View III
Archive IV A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges. View IV
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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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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges.
Antique Salt-Bag, Lors of Kohkiluyeh, Luristan, Western Persia.
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A flatwoven antique Persian nomadic salt bag featuring geometric bands in red, blue, and black with decorative tassels along the top edges.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Weavings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, goat hair, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric diamond bands, Zigzag patterns, Chevron stripes, Woven tassels
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 40 cm (16 in)

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Salt bags, known traditionally as namakdan, were woven by nomadic and village tribes in Persia to store and transport rock salt for livestock and domestic use. These utilitarian items were crafted with durable weaves and often hung inside tents or pack animals.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile or flatweave face, often combined with goat hair for structural durability along the edges. Natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects provided the rich palette of reds, blues, and earth tones.

Authenticity is determined by examining the irregularity of hand-spun wool, the organic composition of natural dyes, and traditional tribal motifs unique to specific weaving groups such as the Luri or Qashqai. Wear patterns, minor fibre asymmetries, and traditional flatweave or pile structures also indicate age.

These woven pieces work effectively as framed wall hangings, displayed on stands, or integrated into eclectic and bohemian schemes to add texture, geometric pattern, and historical depth to a neutral room.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fade, periodically vacuuming through a mesh screen on low suction to remove dust, and avoiding damp environments to protect the natural fibres from moth damage.
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