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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Hashtrud, North-west Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Hashtrud, North-west Persia.

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

Another beautiful example of fine Shahsevan weaving from the last quarter of the nineteenth century.

Woven in horizontal bands of uncountered soumak weave combined with two rows of chevrons woven in plain-weave, this is Shahsevan weaving at its finest.

Size: 47 x 38cm (1' 6" x 1' 3")

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

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

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SA1219647
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2262
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Another beautiful example of fine Shahsevan weaving from the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
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Woven in horizontal bands of uncountered soumak weave combined with two rows of chevrons woven in plain-weave, this is Shahsevan weaving at its finest.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 47 x 38cm (1' 6" x 1' 3")

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1219647
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2262
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 flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. SOLD16 JUN 26
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Archive I An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. SOLD16 JUN 26

Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Hashtrud, North-west Persia.

Archive II An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. View II
Archive III An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. View III
Archive IV An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. View IV
Archive V An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool. 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
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool.
Antique Salt-Bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Hashtrud, North-West Persia.
Ref: SA1219647
An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring geometric bands of red, blue, yellow, and green wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsGeometric bands, Chevron patterns, Slit-tapestry weave, Hooked motifs
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

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Shahsevan salt bags were traditionally woven by nomadic pastoralist groups in north-west Persia for practical household storage, specifically used to hold rock salt for livestock.

They are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both warp and weft, employing intricate flatweave or slit-tapestry techniques dyed with natural pigments.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the quality of natural dyes, hand-spun wool inconsistencies, structural wear patterns, and traditional tribal geometric motifs typical of the region.

These small textiles work exceptionally well when mounted on linen or framed as wall art, bringing rich texture and heritage colour palettes into contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering to protect fragile fibres.
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