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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 April 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This charming namakdan (salt-bag) was woven by Shahsevan nomads in the environs of Varamin in north-central Persia circa 1900. It is completely original with braided handle and neck tassels and incorpoates beautiful natural shades of sky and mid blues, soft orange and some green. I suspect the purple-pink colour used as highlighting and obvious in the two neck tassels, is an early synthetic dye by the name of fuchsine, which was used sparingly as a bright new colour, from 1870 through until 1900.

Size: 38 cm (1' 3") square.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

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

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SA1171256
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SH1
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Description
This charming namakdan (salt-bag) was woven by Shahsevan nomads in the environs of Varamin in north-central Persia circa 1900.
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It is completely original with braided handle and neck tassels and incorpoates beautiful natural shades of sky and mid blues, soft orange and some green.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

I suspect the purple-pink colour used as highlighting and obvious in the two neck tassels, is an early synthetic dye by the name of fuchsine, which was used sparingly as a bright new colour, from 1870 through until 1900.

Size: 38 cm (1' 3") square.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1171256
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SH1
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 hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.

Archive II An antique hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap. View II
Archive III An antique hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap. View III
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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
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap.
Antique Salt-Bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-Central Persia.
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An antique hand-woven Persian tribal salt bag featuring geometric patterns, colourful tassels, and a narrow neck with a hanging strap.
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  • ObjectTextiles and Tapestries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Stylised cross motifs, Hanging tassels, Chevron neck banding
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

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Shahsevan salt bags were traditionally hand-woven by nomadic tribes in the northwestern regions of Persia, primarily utilised for storing rock salt for livestock during seasonal migrations.

These functional bags are typically constructed using hand-spun sheep wool for both the warp and weft, often employing flatweave kilim techniques combined with supplementary weft-wrapping.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the natural dye palette, hand-spun wool irregularities, traditional tribal motifs, and structural wear consistent with nomadic use prior to synthetic dye introduction.

An antique textile can be mounted as wall art in a shadow box, displayed on a minimalist shelf, or incorporated into an eclectic gallery wall to add texture and historical depth.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering, and avoiding excessive moisture to protect the natural fibres.
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