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Details
- Dimensions
- 3′ × 4′8″ and 0.25″ thick
- Styles
- Traditional
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Floral
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Afghanistan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition Excellent condition less
- Description
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The Balouchis live on the border district between Iran and Afghanistan. Balouchi is a generic term of nomads consisting of …
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The Balouchis live on the border district between Iran and Afghanistan. Balouchi is a generic term of nomads consisting of smaller tribes with varied origin. Their livelihood consists of agriculture, raising sheep, goats and camels together with carpet manufacturing.
The Balouch carpets have a close relationship with carpets from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. The colors are often dull and dark red, dark blue, black and brown. The patterns are geometrical with curvilinear life trees. They are often designed as prayer carpets with a prayer niche. less
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