Rug - 133 cm - 82 cm - Baluch Afghan






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Model Baluch Afghan from Pakistan, 133 × 82 cm, wool on cotton, hand-knotted with about 160,000 knots per m², pile height 8 mm, professionally cleaned, dating to the 21st century.
Description from the seller
Pile: % Wool
Warp & Weft: 100 % Cotton
Quality: hand-knotted
Knot count: approx. 160,000 / 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 rely on agriculture, carpet production, and sheep, goats, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep's wool or goat hair from the tribes' own herds. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are typically smaller because of the high transport needs, feature geometric patterns or stylized floral motifs, and are hand-knotted. The classic dark red, brown, or blue backgrounds are often contrasted with vivid patterns in white, ivory, yellow, or orange tones. Baluch carpets are relatively thin, but rather densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and high traffic. Even today, these carpets still offer excellent value for money as well as outstanding durability.
Pile: % Wool
Warp & Weft: 100 % Cotton
Quality: hand-knotted
Knot count: approx. 160,000 / 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 rely on agriculture, carpet production, and sheep, goats, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep's wool or goat hair from the tribes' own herds. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are typically smaller because of the high transport needs, feature geometric patterns or stylized floral motifs, and are hand-knotted. The classic dark red, brown, or blue backgrounds are often contrasted with vivid patterns in white, ivory, yellow, or orange tones. Baluch carpets are relatively thin, but rather densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and high traffic. Even today, these carpets still offer excellent value for money as well as outstanding durability.
