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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari Nomads, Western Persia.
Sold by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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    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, Bakhtiari Nomads, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 March 2022 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

Coarsely woven in ivory cotton with the depiction of stylized birds brocaded in wool, this salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - has a rustic tribal charm and a wonderful simplicity of design.

Woven circa 1900 by Bakhtiari nomads in western Persia, the bag is complete with upsides-down birds on the back, showing that it was made as one complete piece on the loom before being folded in half and sewn-up along the sides.

Size: 51cm x 55cm (1' 8" x 1' 10").

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA885536
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SB45
Dealers Notes

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Description
Coarsely woven in ivory cotton with the depiction of stylized birds brocaded in wool, this salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian - has a rustic tribal charm and a wonderful simplicity of design.

Woven circa 1900 by Bakhtiari nomads in western Persia, the bag is complete with upsides-down birds on the back, showing that it was made as one complete piece on the loom before being folded in half and sewn-up along the sides.

Size: 51cm x 55cm (1' 8" x 1' 10").

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA885536
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SB45
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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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
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, Bakhtiari Nomads, Western Persia.
Antique Salt-Bag, Bakhtiari Nomads, Western Persia.
Ref: SA885536
Antique Salt-Bag, Bakhtiari Nomads, Western Persia.
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 55 cm (22 in)
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