The Baloch 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.
This exceptional rug with very long pile and undyed natural wool was probably a woven rug to sleep on, hence the length of the pile. The wool creates beautiful color changes, called ‘abrash’. The size is quite square as Baluch rugs tend to be more elongated. At two of the ends the carpet has been finished off with two kilims.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 188×135 cms
Origin: Baluch tribe from Afghanistán
Date of weaving: 1960s
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| Weight | 7 kg |
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