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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Just in from Iran, this beautiful namakdan (salt-bag) is woven in soumak technique on the face with narrow, horizontal bands of different colours in plain-weave on the back. The base of the bag is in typical Lori-Bakhtiari lustrous knotted-pile, in order to give resilience and provide long, hard wear.

The design on the face comprises stylised flowers with the border in alternate 'fives' or quincunx, symbols of protection.

The namakdan is in excellent original condition with the sides overbound in strong goat-hair and complete tassels emanating from the neck, used for carrying the bag.

Size: 50cm x 45cm (1' 8" x 1' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

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

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SA1171264
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BM/BN
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Description
Just in from Iran, this beautiful namakdan (salt-bag) is woven in soumak technique on the face with narrow, horizontal bands of different colours in plain-weave on the back.
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The base of the bag is in typical Lori-Bakhtiari lustrous knotted-pile, in order to give resilience and provide long, hard wear.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns, hooked motifs, and decorative tassels against a dark background.
fig 1. Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

The design on the face comprises stylised flowers with the border in alternate 'fives' or quincunx, symbols of protection.

The namakdan is in excellent original condition with the sides overbound in strong goat-hair and complete tassels emanating from the neck, used for carrying the bag.

Size: 50cm x 45cm (1' 8" x 1' 6").

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171264
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/BN
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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Antique Salt-bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
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
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An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns, hooked motifs, and decorative tassels against a dark background.
Antique Salt-Bag, Bakhtiari - Lor Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, Western Persia.
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An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns, hooked motifs, and decorative tassels against a dark background.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Hooked medallions, Tassels, Symmetrical borders
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 45 cm (18 in)

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Salt bags, known locally as namakdan, were traditionally woven by nomadic tribes such as the Bakhtiari in Western Persia to store unrefined rock salt for their livestock.

These functional objects typically feature hand-spun wool foundations utilizing warp-faced weaving techniques combined with intricate supplementary weft-patterning or pile sections.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the natural dyes, wool quality, asymmetrical knotting, and characteristic geometric iconography associated with specific tribal regions.

These textiles are frequently mounted and framed as wall art or displayed flat on surfaces to introduce rich texture, history, and earthy colour palettes to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consulting a professional textile conservator for deep cleaning.
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