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Antique Salt-bag (Namakdan), Khalaj Tribes, Saveh Region, North-west Persia.
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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 (Namakdan), Khalaj Tribes, Saveh Region, North-west Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 June 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This magnificent 'namakdan or salt-bag was woven by the tribes of the Khalaj region, near Saveh, during the early 20th century. The construction of the bag is warp-faced alternating-float-weave and further decorated with tufts of wool on the face. Antique bags woven by the Khalaj are relatively rare these days.

Size: 54cm x 46cm (1' 9" x 1' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1920s.

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SA1146971
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BM/KL
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This magnificent 'namakdan or salt-bag was woven by the tribes of the Khalaj region, near Saveh, during the early 20th century.
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The construction of the bag is warp-faced alternating-float-weave and further decorated with tufts of wool on the face.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Antique bags woven by the Khalaj are relatively rare these days.

Size: 54cm x 46cm (1' 9" x 1' 6").

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146971
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/KL
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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An antique handwoven Persian salt bag featuring a dark black ground with intricate geometric patterns and colourful supplementary weft float motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique handwoven Persian salt bag featuring a dark black ground with intricate geometric patterns and colourful supplementary weft float motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Salt-bag (Namakdan), Khalaj Tribes, Saveh Region, North-west Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Persian salt bag featuring a dark black ground with intricate geometric patterns and colourful supplementary weft float motifs. View II
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Persian salt bag featuring a dark black ground with intricate geometric patterns and colourful supplementary weft float motifs.
Antique Salt-Bag (namakdan), Khalaj Tribes, Saveh Region, North-West Persia.
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An antique handwoven Persian salt bag featuring a dark black ground with intricate geometric patterns and colourful supplementary weft float motifs.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsGeometric stripes, Supplementary weft floats, Braided borders, Tassels
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 46 cm (18 in)

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A namakdan is a traditional woven container historically used by nomadic tribes in Persia to store and transport rock salt for their livestock and household needs.

These pieces are typically crafted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, often incorporating warp-faced plain weave, soumak, or supplementary weft-float techniques.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the use of natural vegetable dyes, hand-spun wool characteristics, traditional tribal iconography, and natural wear consistent with nomadic use.

These compact woven pieces are frequently mounted on linen backing and framed as contemporary textile art or displayed as small sculptural objects within minimalist interiors.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with mesh protection to remove dust.
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