Afghan Baluch Carpets

These rugs are hand knotted by the nomads of baluch.

Afghan baluch carpets. Baluch or baluchistan is the area between the borders of iran pakistan and afghanistan this is why baluch rugs are said to be a mixture of three different regions. This is a solid sturdy rug. The warp is made of wool or a mixture of wool and goat. The dominating colours are red brown and dark blue.

Afghan rugs we specialize in afghan rugs and baluchi rugs tibetan religious watercolors thangkas uzbek caucasian suzanni tapestries tapestry chinese art deco advertising posters antique kuchi afghan jewelry persian rugs turkish rugs european rugs caucasian rugs tribal rugs chinese rugs and antique tapestries. Baluchistan is a lightly populated area varying between unwelcoming mountains and desert spread over the western third of afghanistan eastern iran and over a third of the area of pakistan. Baluch rugs are also known as baluchi or beluchi. This is a very pretty traditional baluch.

Baluchi carpets tend to be small prayer rug size or slightly larger relatively loosely woven and multi hued. Each oriental rug is a handwoven collectible example of nomad art. The carpets are often small with lively patterns and praying carpets are common. 2 foot 8 inch by 4 foot 10 inch.