Antique Kordi Salt Bag 1900 - 1920 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Antique Salt-bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Quchan Region, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1225417
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An antique Persian Kordi woven salt bag featuring diagonal blue and red stripes filled with stylised animal figures and bordered by intricate geometric stars.

Antique Salt-Bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Quchan Region, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.

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ObjectTribal Textiles
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Tribal
MaterialWool
ColourTerracotta Red, Indigo Blue
MotifsNarrow bottle neck, Diagonal striping, Stylised animal figures, Geometric star border
SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

This antique Persian tribal salt-bag originates from the Kordi tribes of the Darreh Gaz region, located in the Quchan area of Khorassan province, and dates to 1910. Made from wool, the textile displays a rich colour palette of terracotta red, indigo blue, dark navy, and off-white. The face of the bag showcases a narrow bottle neck shape and diagonal striping filled with stylised animal figures, birds, camels, and human representations. Intricate geometric star borders frame the central panels, while the exterior edges feature patterned geometric bands in muted tones. The weave shows crisp details in the animal motifs and border patterns. Measuring 50 cm high and 31 cm wide, this compact textile hangs flat against a wall. It suits placement in a narrow wall space within a hallway, study, or living room, bringing traditional Persian tribal artistry into an interior setting.

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A Persian tribal salt bag, traditionally known as a namakdan, is a necked woven container crafted by nomadic tribes to transport and store rock salt, which was essential for preserving livestock health and food.

Traditional salt bags are predominantly hand-spun from natural wool yarns, often utilising a combination of flatweave, soumak brocading, or pile weaving techniques to create dense, durable structures.

Authentic pieces feature organic vegetable dyes, hand-spun wool irregularities, characteristic narrow necks designed to prevent salt spillage, and traditional tribal iconography specific to the weavers region.

These decorative textiles are frequently framed or mounted as wall art in narrow spaces, styled on custom metal stands on open shelving, or displayed alongside studio ceramics to add visual texture.

Keep the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, vacuum gently using a low-suction nozzle with a protective mesh screen, and consult a specialist textile conservator for deep cleaning.

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Antique Salt-bag, Kordi Tribes of Darreh Gaz, Quchan Region, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

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