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23 inch by
15 inch.
This is a very good Chahar Aymaq
Salt Bag bag
that they make and use in Northwest Afghanistan. Salt bags were used by shepherds
to haul rock salt for the flock. Sat is necessary
for the sheep to retain water and not available
for the sheep in the high mountain pastures. Salt
and the salt trade have been an important part of
the Afghan economy for over 5000 years. There are
mines in Badakshan province that were in use 5500
years ago the other mines were lapis mines and
because of these two items the silk route became
a reality long before silk was cultivated. The
Badakshan mines were the source of Lapis used in
the ancient city of Ur in the Euphrates river
delta 5500 years ago. Not that that all has much
to do with this bag so let me just say it is a
nice newer salt bag.
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Chahar Aymaq Salt Bag, Northwest Afghanistan. twentieth century. 23 inch by 15
inch. (not including fringe). Structure: Weft replacement tapestry
weave with twining, applied tassels and fringe.
complete intact bag.
Yarn Spin: Z.
Warp: 2 ply Wool, white.
Weft: 2 ply ground color
Further Notes: Excellent
condition. No problems.
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For Further Reading:
Guide to Rugs & Books
Parsons, R. D. Oriental Rugs Volume 3 The
Carpets of Afghanistan.
Woodbridge: Antique Collectors Club, 1983, 3rd ed. 1994.
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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