Rug - 146 cm - 85 cm - Baluch Afghan
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Baluch Afghan, Pakistan origin, model Baluch Afghan, 146 cm by 85 cm, hand-knotted rug with wool pile on cotton, ca. 160,000 knots per m2, pile height 8 mm, 21st century, professionally cleaned, in very good condition.
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Pile: % Wool
Warp & weft: 100% cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot count: ca. 160,000 / m2
Pile height: 8 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
The Baluch carpets (also Belutsch) come from a nomadic ethnic group in the Baluchistan region, a border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They live from agriculture, carpet production, and sheep, goat, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes’ own flocks. Because of their tribal origin, the carpets are usually smaller due to 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 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 with a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio and excellent durability.
Pile: % Wool
Warp & weft: 100% cotton
Quality: Hand-knotted
Knot count: ca. 160,000 / m2
Pile height: 8 mm
Origin: Afghanistan
The Baluch carpets (also Belutsch) come from a nomadic ethnic group in the Baluchistan region, a border area between Afghanistan and Pakistan. They live from agriculture, carpet production, and sheep, goat, and camel husbandry. Traditionally, the carpets are made from sheep wool or goat hair from the tribes’ own flocks. Because of their tribal origin, the carpets are usually smaller due to 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 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 with a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer an excellent price-performance ratio and excellent durability.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Baluch Afghan
Number of objects
1
Length
146 cm
Width
85 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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