This salt bag was likely woven by the Luri people during the late 19th century.
It features a soumak woven face with a pattern of bur-like protection symbols in two rows and on the neck of the bag. The top row breaks off to the left mid symbol while the bottom breaks off to the right mid bur giving the composition the illusion of movement. The pattern is simple yet complex with rich and saturated blues, reds, green, and apricot with chocolate brown and a bright white that really pops. The white is achieved by using cotton and can be seen on back of the bag as well where it alternates which each tone creating rows of vibrant stripes. Nicely embellished with with rows of weft substitution on the top and bottom of the neck.
A salt bag or "Namakdan" is a weaving intended to store and transport rock salt. Both shepherds and nomads carry chunks of salt on long journeys for their animals to lick for nutrients.
In Very Good condition, there is a small square area that has been rewoven on the back (as pictured)
Size: 1’6" x 1’11" [46cm x 58cm]
Age: Q1 20th Century (1900-1925)
Type: Namakdan Salt Bag
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Very good
BK2751
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