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Antique Salt-bag, Baluch Tribes, Western Afghanistan.
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Antique Salt-bag, Baluch Tribes, Western Afghanistan.

19th century
Sold 12 May 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
This “Antique Salt-bag, Baluch Tribes, Western Afghanistan” found a buyer.

It was listed by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

The camel-hair field contains small stylised motifs with 'cross' motifs appearing in the neck of the salt-bag (namakdan) symbolising protection. The dark aubergine border contains a rams-horn design with a slightly corroded dark-brown colour caused by the iron mordant. The back of the bag is woven in plain-weave technique.

In good, complete condition, this archaic namakdan was made by Baluch nomads in western Afghanistan circa 1870-1880.

Size: 64cm x 53cm (2' 1" x 1' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Salt Bag to the 1870s.

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SA1213188
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/HM1
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Description
The camel-hair field contains small stylised motifs with 'cross' motifs appearing in the neck of the salt-bag (namakdan) symbolising protection.
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The dark aubergine border contains a rams-horn design with a slightly corroded dark-brown colour caused by the iron mordant.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back of the bag is woven in plain-weave technique.

In good, complete condition, this archaic namakdan was made by Baluch nomads in western Afghanistan circa 1870-1880.

Size: 64cm x 53cm (2' 1" x 1' 9").

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Salt Bag to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213188
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/HM1
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 wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck. SOLD12 MAY 26
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Archive I An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck. SOLD12 MAY 26

Antique Salt-bag, Baluch Tribes, Western Afghanistan.

Archive II An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck. View IV
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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
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck.
Antique Salt-Bag, Baluch Tribes, Western Afghanistan.
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An antique handwoven wool salt bag featuring a geometric pattern in dark brown, red, and cream with a narrow neck.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, All-over repeat pattern, Hooked motifs
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 53 cm (21 in)

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A Baluch salt bag is a traditional utility container handwoven by nomadic pastoralists in Western Afghanistan and eastern Iran, historically used to store rock salt for livestock.

These bags are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes to achieve deep brown, red, and ivory tones.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-spun wool irregularities, natural dye variations, authentic wear patterns, and traditional tribal motifs characteristic of 19th-century nomadic weaving.

These tactile pieces can be mounted as wall art, framed behind glass, or displayed on a side table to add texture, colour, and historical depth to modern living spaces.

Preserve antique textiles by keeping them out of direct sunlight, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering to protect fragile fibres.
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