Rug - 140 cm - 85 cm - Baluch Afghan
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Baluch Afghan, a hand-knotted wool-on-cotton carpet from Pakistan, measuring 140 by 85 cm with about 160,000 knots per square metre and an 8 mm pile.
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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 from 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 herds. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are usually 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 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 a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer excellent value for money 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 from 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 herds. Due to their tribal origin, the carpets are usually 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 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 a lot of movement. Even today these carpets still offer excellent value for money as well as outstanding durability.
Details
Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Baluch Afghan
Number of objects
1
Length
140 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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