Afghan, Baluch salt bag, undated
Part of collection: Carol Litchfield collection on the history of salt (2012-219)
Dates
- Creation: undated
Scope and Contents
From Ebay listing: "This salt bag may be attributed to the Baluch tribes of western Afghanistan. It measures 13 x 16 inches. The brown and ivory will is typical of one group of weavers who are identified as Taimani, a constituent member of the Chahar Aimaq confederation of tribes. The design is a dynamic one; the zig zag motif being not uncommon within the medium of flatweaves. It is seldom executes as the only design on a salt bag, but it is not unknown. The braided tassels hanging form the bottom of the bag are dyed in a vibrant red probably derived from madder root."
Physical Description
1 handwoven salt bag : 13 x 16 in.
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 54 Linear Feet
Additional Description
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Repository Details
Repository Details
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