Antique Salt Bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of Eastern Persia and Western Afghanistan.

Name: Antique Salt Bag, Timuri Tribes, Borderlands of Eastern Persia and Western Afghanistan.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA566340
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Description

This is an amazing salt bag! In mint condition, all vegetable colours with highlights of silk throughout, it was made by Timuri tribes in the borderlands of eastern Persia and western Afghanistan around the early part of the 20th century. I would guess that this bag was made for a very important member of the tribe such as the chief, possibly a dowry weaving and stored in a bokcha (chest) and possibly never used. The tassels are intact and symbolise good luck to the owner of the bag. An incredible fine knotted pile on both faces and very special.

Size: 91cm x 50cm (3' 0" x 1' 8") including tassels.

Physical Dimensions

Height

91cm (35.83")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA566340

Dealers Internal Reference

BM/SB2

Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description

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I would guess that this bag was made for a very important member of the tribe such as the chief, possibly a dowry weaving and stored in a bokcha (chest) and possibly never used.

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The tassels are intact and symbolise good luck to the owner of the bag. An incredible fine knotted pile on both faces and very special.

Size: 91cm x 50cm (3' 0" x 1' 8") including tassels.