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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Qarabagh, North Caucasus.
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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Qarabagh, North Caucasus.

19th century
Sold 16 June 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Description

This magnificent 'namakdan' or salt-bag, was made by Shahsevan tribes inhabiting the region of Qarabagh in the northern Caucasus around 1870-1880.

Finely woven in uncountered soumak technique, this fabulous bag was woven by a weaver at the height of her profession. A truly wonderful namakdan.

Size: 56 x 42cm (1' 10" x 1' 4")

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

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

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SA1219637
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2265
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Description
This magnificent 'namakdan' or salt-bag, was made by Shahsevan tribes inhabiting the region of Qarabagh in the northern Caucasus around 1870-1880.
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Finely woven in uncountered soumak technique, this fabulous bag was woven by a weaver at the height of her profession.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

A truly wonderful namakdan.

Size: 56 x 42cm (1' 10" x 1' 4")

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219637
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2265
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 flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. SOLD16 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. SOLD16 JUN 26

Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Qarabagh, North Caucasus.

Archive II An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. View IV
Archive V An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream. View V
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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
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream.
Antique Salt-Bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Qarabagh, North Caucasus.
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An antique flat-woven Caucasian salt bag featuring geometric diamond motifs in red, blue, yellow, and cream.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulti-Coloured
  • MotifsGeometric diamonds, Hooked motifs, Horizontal borders, Elongated neck
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

A salt bag is a traditional woven utility pouch produced by nomadic and settled tribal groups in the Caucasus region, historically used to carry and store rock salt for livestock.

These items are generally constructed using hand-spun wool for both the flat-woven kilim body and the warp-weft structure, often featuring natural plant and insect-derived dyes.

Authentic pieces display hand-spun wool irregularities, natural dye variations, traditional tribal motifs specific to regions like the Caucasus, and genuine age-related wear.

Such pieces can be framed as wall art, mounted on specialist fabric backings, or displayed as flat textile accents to introduce texture, colour, and historical depth to a room.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, keeping the wool clean from pests using gentle vacuuming through a mesh screen, and maintaining stable humidity levels.
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