Rug - 145 cm - 87 cm - Baluch Afghan
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Baluch Afghan, model Baluch Afghan, origin Pakistan, dimensions 145 cm by 87 cm, hand-knotted with wool pile on cotton warp and weft, about 160,000 knots per square metre, pile height 8 mm, professionally cleaned and in very good condition, dating to the 21st century.
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Pile: 100% Wool
Warp & Weft: 100% Cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot count: approx. 160,000 per m2
Pile height: 8 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
The Baluch carpets (also Belutsch) come from a nomadic people in the Baluchistan region, a border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They earn their living from agriculture, carpet production, and the raising of sheep, goats, and camels. Traditionally the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes' own herds. Because of their tribal origin, the carpets are generally smaller due to the high transportation needs, feature geometric patterns or stylized floral motifs, and are hand-knotted. The classic dark red, brown, or blue backgrounds are often contrasted with lively patterns in white, ivory, yellow, or orange tones. Baluch carpets are comparatively thin, yet rather densely woven, which makes them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio as well as outstanding durability.
Pile: 100% Wool
Warp & Weft: 100% Cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot count: approx. 160,000 per m2
Pile height: 8 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
The Baluch carpets (also Belutsch) come from a nomadic people in the Baluchistan region, a border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They earn their living from agriculture, carpet production, and the raising of sheep, goats, and camels. Traditionally the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes' own herds. Because of their tribal origin, the carpets are generally smaller due to the high transportation needs, feature geometric patterns or stylized floral motifs, and are hand-knotted. The classic dark red, brown, or blue backgrounds are often contrasted with lively patterns in white, ivory, yellow, or orange tones. Baluch carpets are comparatively thin, yet rather densely woven, which makes them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio as well as outstanding durability.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Baluch Afghan
Nr of items
1
Length
145 cm
Width
87 cm
Material
Wool on cotton
Country of origin
Pakistan
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
21st century
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