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Antique Salt-bag, Afshar Jebal Barezi Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Afshar Jebal Barezi Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

19th century
Sold 12 May 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This magnificent namakdan, woven in fine, tight soumak technique on the face and neck, was woven by Afshar tribes inhabiting the Kuhi Jebal Barezi mountains in Kerman Province, southern Persia around 1880-1900.

The incredible range of weaving techniques on the face of the bag and rear neck shows the skill of these nomads in the Kuhi Jebal Barezi during the 19th century. The back of the bag is in simple madder-red plain-weave - only the neck is in soumak weave here. The selvedges are overbound in goat-hair and the remains of the braided handle remain emanating from the neck. A truly fabulous salt-bag.

Size: 52cm x 43cm (1' 9" x 1' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1880s.

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SA1213193
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BM/HM2
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This magnificent namakdan, woven in fine, tight soumak technique on the face and neck, was woven by Afshar tribes inhabiting the Kuhi Jebal Barezi mountains in Kerman Province, southern Persia around 1880-1900.
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The incredible range of weaving techniques on the face of the bag and rear neck shows the skill of these nomads in the Kuhi Jebal Barezi during the 19th century.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The back of the bag is in simple madder-red plain-weave - only the neck is in soumak weave here. The selvedges are overbound in goat-hair and the remains of the braided handle remain emanating from the neck. A truly fabulous salt-bag.

Size: 52cm x 43cm (1' 9" x 1' 5").

Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213193
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/HM2
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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Archive I An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns in red, navy, and orange with side tassels. SOLD12 MAY 26

Antique Salt-bag, Afshar Jebal Barezi Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.

Archive II An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns in red, navy, and orange with side tassels. 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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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns in red, navy, and orange with side tassels.
Antique Salt-Bag, Afshar Jebal Barezi Tribes, Kerman Province, South Persia.
Ref: SA1213193
An antique woven Persian salt bag featuring geometric patterns in red, navy, and orange with side tassels.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Chevron bands, Tassels, Stylised borders
  • SizeH 52 cm (20 in) x W 43 cm (17 in)

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Afshar salt bags were traditionally woven by nomadic tribes in southern Persia for practical utility, specifically to store rock salt for livestock during seasonal migrations.

These items are typically crafted using handspun sheeps wool for both the warp and weft, often featuring warp-faced or slit-weave techniques dyed with natural pigments.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the hand-spun wool characteristics, natural dye variations, tribal motifs specific to regions like Kerman, and genuine wear consistent with nomadic use.

Such pieces can be mounted on linen in shadow boxes, displayed flat on console tables, or hung as wall art to introduce rich texture and historic warmth into a contemporary space.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fade, regular gentle vacuuming with a mesh screen, and maintaining stable humidity levels to protect against moth damage.
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