Baluch Pushti Bag 20th C

This is a nice example of the Pushti or Balisht that were coming out of Afghanistan in the late 20th century. The color is a little better than average since most of these are too reliant of orange with the rest of the colors fairly washed out. This one had some mothing and that was fairly typical as well. They come out of Afghanistan very dirty and unless they are well washed trhey are prime moth bait.

Inventory #: 455 Balouchi

Size: 2 foot 2 inch by 4 foot.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left. 7 knots per horizontal inch and 10 knots per vertical inch. 70 per square inch (1085 per square decimeter).

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply brown and tan wool.

Weft: 2 shot gray wool.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: Folded over 2 inch plain weave with interlocking braided loops attached by twining and 2 inch floating sections.

Selvages: Single cord plain red, black, orange wool joined by two-color double looped chain stitch blue, orange wool with attached 4 inch tassels.

Handle: Durable, medium.

Further Notes: Good condition, some moth damage in various places, none are larger than a knot wide or a inch long, but it is such a beautiful bag.

Baluch Pushti Bag 20th C

Related Links

Guide to the Baluch Balisht and Pushtis