Salt Bag 1629

Discover a truly exceptional piece of nomadic heritage with this Early 1900s Vintage Persian Baluch Tribal Salt Bag, now beautifully repurposed as unique tribal wall art. It features a captivating geometric pattern rendered in a rich palette of green, classic red, creamy ivory, and warm brown.

For tribal peoples throughout history, salt has been an indispensable and precious commodity, vital for preserving food and enhancing flavor. Its value was so profound that it often served as a form of money and payment. For desert caravans, salt was truly a life-saving spice. These specialized salt bags were originally woven as utilitarian items, designed to protect and transport this precious resource, along with other materials and goods, during the tribes' migrations between grazing lands and encampments.Today, they are increasingly sought after as decorative wall art.

Dimensions: 11" x 24" x 1"

Date of Manufacture:  1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin:  SE Persia

Material:  Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition:  Wear consistent with age and use

SKU: 1629

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