Semi-antique Serkhat Baluch pillow or balisht from Afghanistan. 95x50 cms

The pushti o balisht is a small narrow knotted and piled fronted bag used as a cushion or pillow. It is filled with down or cotton and then open and closed. It is then used as a back pillow or cushion.

This antique balisht or cushion was woven by a woman from the Baluch tribe of Afghanistan. The wool is soft and silky and the dyes are natural.

Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool

Size: 95×50 cms

Origin: Serkhat Baluch tribe, Sistan region of Afghanistan

Date of weaving: 1940s