White Ground Salt Bag

Artist

Baluch, Southeastern Iran (Iranian)
; Baluch, Southwestern Afghanistan (Afghan)

Date

Early 20th century

Medium

Wool

Dimensions

Work : 30 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (77.47 x 29.21 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Verne Trinoskey and Paula Armintrout Trinoskey

Object Number

2019.25.21

Label

Many of the sheep raised by the nomads and semi-nomads of Baluchistan have naturally dark wool, which is part of the reason weavers in the region favor dark dye colors. White wool is relatively uncommon and is often reserved for special weavings, including dowry items. [Caleigh White '2020]