Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.
The base of the bag is strengthened with knotted-pile and the woollen warps have been braided at the top to create a handle for carrying the bag.
Woven by Luri nomads in Luristan, western Persia during the last quarter of the 19th century, this is a rare and collectable example of a disappearing woven art.
Size: 39cm x 37cm (1' 3" x 1' 2").
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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Antique Salt-bag, Luri Nomads, Luristan, Western Persia.
