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Antique Salt-bag, Zaggar Mengal Nomads, Nushki, Chagai, Baluchistan.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Salt-bag, Zaggar Mengal Nomads, Nushki, Chagai, Baluchistan.

1900 - 1920
Description

The weaving in this handsome salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - is just incredibly fine bearing in mind it was woven in inhospitable conditions in Baluchistan around the early 20th century.

The weave is weft-faced plain-weave with weft-float brocade, the same on both faces and the bag is embellished with tassels and cowrie shells, symbolising good luck.

Size: 74cm x 40cm (2' 5" x 1' 4").

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA722192
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BM/SB4
Dealers Notes

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Description
The weaving in this handsome salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - is just incredibly fine bearing in mind it was woven in inhospitable conditions in Baluchistan around the early 20th century.
The weave is weft-faced plain-weave with weft-float brocade, the same on both faces and the bag is embellished with tassels and cowrie shells, symbolising good luck.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 74cm x 40cm (2' 5" x 1' 4").

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA722192
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SB4
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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Gloucestershire
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Antique Salt-Bag, Zaggar Mengal Nomads, Nushki, Chagai, Baluchistan.
Antique Salt-Bag, Zaggar Mengal Nomads, Nushki, Chagai, Baluchistan.
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Antique Salt-Bag, Zaggar Mengal Nomads, Nushki, Chagai, Baluchistan.
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