A Fascinating Qashgai Antique Persian Salt-Bag sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The Cottage

The Cottage

it became known simply as "the British flag" or "the flag of Britain"

with original metal handle at the top centre

This is a very rare restraint and one that represents a scarce chance to own a piece of jail history

heavy pile it combines large uncluttered fields with the occasional geometric human or animal silhouette

A Fascinating Qashgai Antique Persian Salt-Bag sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The CottageOrigin: Persia Iran Style: Qashgai Provenance: N A Dated: Early Middle 20th C Hand Woven Niddle work. Length: 45cms 1. 5 feet Width: 40cms 1. 3 feet A wonderful insight into nomadic life, this bag has two small talismanic seashells that hang from its weave, attached by the weaver for either sentiment or luck. The design to the front of the piece is more traditional than the shells that surround it. The central motif is made up of five floral stars