Rug - 149 cm - 90 cm - Baluch Afghan






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Baluch Afghan rug, hand-knotted wool on cotton, 149 x 90 cm, 160,000 knots per m2, pile height 8 mm, origin Pakistan, 21st century, in very good condition and professionally cleaned.
Description from the seller
Pile: % wool
Weft & Warp: 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 live from agriculture, carpet production, as well as sheep, goat, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes' own flocks. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are generally smaller because of the high transport requirements, 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, but rather densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and plenty of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio as well as outstanding durability.
Pile: % wool
Weft & Warp: 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 live from agriculture, carpet production, as well as sheep, goat, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes' own flocks. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are generally smaller because of the high transport requirements, 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, but rather densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and plenty of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio as well as outstanding durability.
