Woven salt bag with braided handle and multicolor geometric front panel
Woven salt bag lying flat with bold blue, red, white geometric pattern and fringe handles
Close-up of woven geometric motifs on blue, red, and white salt bag panel
Close-up of woven border pattern in blue, red, and white on salt bag
Woven salt bag close-up with central blue diamond motif and fringed braided handle
Woven salt bag with braided top handle; red and blue stripes and attached label tag

Vendor:The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd

Semi antique Salt bag

£150.00

Rug Size: 47 x 41cm

This curiously shaped tribal bag is a “namakdan” – a bag used for storing rock salt (i.e. salt bag).This is a charming and collectable tribal artefact!A great display piece & talking point; genuine antique examples such as this with good condition are seldom found.Buy online with fast free UK delivery or purchase in-store!

Title: Semi antique Salt bag

Size: 47×41cm / 1’7″x1’4″

Origin:Bakhtiari/Luri

Technique: Hand-woven of mixed techniques: Soumak flat weave front, striped kilim weave reverse.

Material:Wool.

Colours and Design: The colours of this semi antique Salt bag are mature. The shades include blue, cream, rust and dark green. The pattern shows a diamond design on one side with a striped reverse.

Condition/Age: It’s in good order considering it’s age. It’s probably spent a good portion of it’s life on display! Dates from the mid Twentieth Century.

Additional Information:

At The Oriental Rug Merchant, we stock a fascinating range of Vintage Kilim Rugs. Our collection features carefully curated Kilims from across the rug weaving belt.

These Rugs are particularly interesting as they were made for the weavers own use rather than for commercial purposes. These are unique, one-of-a-kind tribal and village weavings.

11 High Street,Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1UL, UK

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Frequently asked questions about Antique rugs

At The Oriental Rug Merchant, we are always on the look-out for interesting antique and old rugs. Often these are either no longer made in these places, or the carpet weaving has evolved into a more market-reactive enterprise.

These rugs often look “at home” in period properties (almost like they have always been there), but conversely can be a spectacular statement piece in an ultra-modern setting.

Is this the exact rug I’ll receive?

Yes. All of our antique rugs are unique, so this is the exact rug you will receive. No substitutions.

Have you cleaned this antique rug?

Yes, we are fastidious about putting any old or antique rug into our stock and before it is offered for sale it will have been professionally washed.

How hard wearing is this antique rug?

Due to its age and to keep this rug looking at its best for future keepers we recommend that this rug is not suitable for use in high traffic areas.

Should I put something under it to stop it from slipping?

We recommend using an anti-slip rug underlay with all rugs, but especially thin antique rugs. This will help protect the rug by keeping it flat as well as stopping you from slipping on it.

Is this rug an investment?

We don’t sell any of our rugs as investments. Antique rugs are unique items and certainly very special, and as such they are beautiful items to own and treasure. No rug should be purchased solely as an investment, as values can vary over time.

Before I decide, can I come and inspect it in person?

Of course, we’d love to welcome you to visit our shop. It’s a great idea to look closely at any antique rug that you’re considering to purchase. We’ll point out any repairs or areas of wear in the rug. Let us know that you’re coming and we will have it ready for you to look at, along with any other rugs that take your fancy.

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How should I care for this antique rug?

To preserve them for their next custodian, we always expertly wash the rugs that we discover and where possible/or financially viable repair them. Here’s some helpful pointers to keep your new antique rug looking at its best:

Vacuum

Vacuum gently without use of rotating brush or beater bar; take care to keep vacuum cleaner away from the fringed ends.

Underlay

A good rug underlay will keep the rug in place, thereby preventing uneven wear and will help the rug keep from going out of shape.

Protect from sun-light

If possible during time of extreme sunlight, it is always a good idea to close blinds and curtains to avoid sun damage over time.

Be mindful of where you place it

Antique rugs keep much better when used in lower traffic areas in homes

Professional clean only

This is something that is required infrequently, perhaps every 3-5 years depending on use. Please contact us if you would like to have your rug cleaned as we offer a Rug Cleaning Service.