Baluch Square Rug 20th C

If this rug were not Asymmetrical knot open to the left I would have attributed it to the Afshar of northern Khorasan. But since it is asymmetrical knot open left and has the bands of twining I will go with an attribution of Baluch. The square format is more common in northen Khorasan.

Inventory #443

Size: 4 foot 3 inch by 4 foot 6 inch.

Structure: Asymmetrical knot open to the left with twining. 9 knots per horizontal inch and 9 knots per vertical inch. 81 per square inch (1255.5 per square decimeter).

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply tan wool.

Weft: 2 shots gray cotton.

Pile: 2 wool singles.

Ends: 1 inch floating weft section with .5 plain weave, and overhand knots with 2.5 inch fringe.

Selvages: 2 cord interlaced tan wool.

Handle: Light, durable, pliable, soft.

Further Notes: Excellent condition.

Baluch Square Rug 20th C

Related Links

Guide to the Baluch Balisht and Pushtis