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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.
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    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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Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 October 2024 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
This “Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia” found a buyer.

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Description

I love the simple drawing of a tree, dominating the pink-red ground of this unusual but charming plain-weave salt-bag from the Shahsevan nomads of the Varamin region of north-central Persia.

Made during the early part of the 20th century, the back of the bag is woven in undyed wool - quite a contrast to the colourful and simplistic front!

Size: 63cm x 38cm (2' 1" x 1' 3").

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1920s.

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SA986416
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1961
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Description
I love the simple drawing of a tree, dominating the pink-red ground of this unusual but charming plain-weave salt-bag from the Shahsevan nomads of the Varamin region of north-central Persia.
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Made during the early part of the 20th century, the back of the bag is woven in undyed wool - quite a contrast to the colourful and simplistic front!.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 63cm x 38cm (2' 1" x 1' 3").

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Persian Salt Bag to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA986416
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1961
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 a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Salt-bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-central Persia.

Archive II An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents. View II
Archive III An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents. View III
Archive IV An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents. 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
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
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Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents.
Antique Salt-Bag, Shahsevan Tribes of Varamin, North-Central Persia.
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An antique flatwoven salt bag featuring a central yellow geometric motif on a red field with blue diamond accents.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTextiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric diamond pattern, Slit-tapestry flatweave, Central tribal medallion
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

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Salt bags were utilitarian textiles woven by nomadic and village tribes in Persia, specifically used by pastoral groups to store and transport rock salt for their livestock.

These items are typically constructed using hand-spun wool for both the warp and weft, often utilizing slit-tapestry or sumakh flatweave techniques dyed with natural, plant-based colourants.

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

These woven pieces can be framed as wall art, displayed on stands, or integrated into eclectic and traditional spaces to add texture, geometric pattern, and historical depth.

Preservation requires keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, gently vacuuming with a mesh screen covering for dust removal, and avoiding excessive moisture.
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