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Antique Salt-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahahr Mahal, West Persia.
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Antique Salt-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahahr Mahal, West Persia.

19th century
Sold 16 July 2026 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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This magnificent salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian, was made by Lori-Bakhtiari tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia during the last quarter 19th century.

The face of the bag is very finely woven in soumak technique comprising a stylised 'tree' in the central panel with 'double-headed sunbirds' in white cotton highlighting.

The base of the bag is in knotted-pile, complete with plain-weave back, consisting of typical Bakhtiari narrow, horizontal bands of natural colours and braided handles on each sIde of the neck.

This is a stunning salt-bag in great condition.

Size: 69 x 52cm (2' 3" x 1' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1890s.

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SA1224705
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BM/B1
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This magnificent salt-bag - 'namakdan' in Persian, was made by Lori-Bakhtiari tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia during the last quarter 19th century.
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The face of the bag is very finely woven in soumak technique comprising a stylised 'tree' in the central panel with 'double-headed sunbirds' in white cotton highlighting.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
fig 1. A flatwoven antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, blue, and cream with tasseled sides.
fig 1. Antique Salt-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahahr Mahal, West Persia.

The base of the bag is in knotted-pile, complete with plain-weave back, consisting of typical Bakhtiari narrow, horizontal bands of natural colours and braided handles on each sIde of the neck.

This is a stunning salt-bag in great condition.

Size: 69 x 52cm (2' 3" x 1' 9").

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224705
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/B1
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 A flatwoven antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, blue, and cream with tasseled sides. SOLD16 JUL 26

Antique Salt-bag, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahahr Mahal, West Persia.

Archive II A flatwoven antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, blue, and cream with tasseled sides. 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
Items For Sale 112
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A flatwoven antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, blue, and cream with tasseled sides.
Antique Salt-Bag, Lori-Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahahr Mahal, West Persia.
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A flatwoven antique Persian salt bag featuring geometric tribal motifs in red, blue, and cream with tasseled sides.
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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsGeometric lattice, Tassels, Chevron borders
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 52 cm (20 in)

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An antique Persian salt bag is a small, handwoven utilitarian container traditionally produced by nomadic and village tribes in Persia to store and transport coarse rock salt for livestock and domestic use.

These pieces are typically constructed using handspun wool for both the pile and foundation, often featuring flatwoven sumakh or pile techniques dyed with natural materials such as madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is identified through the presence of handspun wool with natural irregularities, vegetable-based dyes exhibiting abrash, characteristic tribal iconography, and sturdy utilitarian construction methods.

Such textiles are frequently mounted behind glass in shadow boxes, displayed on tabletops as textural accents, or hung directly on walls as miniature tapestry artworks to introduce history and rich colour.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive moisture, and periodically vacuuming gently through a mesh screen on a low setting.
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