Rug - 153 cm - 89 cm - Baluch Afghan

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Baluch Afghan rug, model Baluch Afghan, from Pakistan, dimensions 153 x 89 cm, wool on cotton, hand-knotted with about 160,000 knots per m2, pile height 8 mm, dating from the 21st century, professionally cleaned and in very good condition.

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Pile: % Wool
Warp & Weft: 100% Cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot density: 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 farming, rug 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 generally 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 quite densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and heavy traffic. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price‑performance ratio as well as outstanding durability.

Pile: % Wool
Warp & Weft: 100% Cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot density: 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 farming, rug 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 generally 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 quite densely woven, making them soft and flexible. Perfect for daily use and heavy traffic. 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
153 cm
Width
89 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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61
Objects sold
100%
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