250.00 €
Antique Rare Baluch Pillow with Silk Highlights
Discover this very rare and collectible Baluch pillow, a standout piece featuring exquisite wool and silk highlights.
The front of the pillow showcases a beautiful design where the yellow, purple, and orange threads are woven with fine silk, adding a luxurious sheen. The decorative pom-poms on the front are also crafted from silk, complementing the finely spun wool used throughout.
The back of the cushion is woven with simple stripes, providing a subtle contrast, yet it’s also charmingly decorated with cheerful silk pom-poms.
In the lower part of the pillow, opposite the opening, there were likely long tassels that have since been cut. This piece’s fine craftsmanship, use of top-quality materials, and natural dyes suggest it was once a treasured possession for its weaver or owner.
This unique Baluch pillow is in very good condition, including all its delicate silk decorations, making it a truly special addition to any collection.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and silk
Size: 72×29 cms
Origin: Baluch tribe from Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1940s
The Beluch or Baluch are an Iranian people who live mainly in the Balochistan region, located at the southeasternmost edge of the Iranian plateau, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. There are also Baloch diaspora communities in neighbouring regions, including in India, Turkmenistan and the Arabian Peninsula.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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