Baluch rug (186)

Baluch rug from Khorassan area,north east Persia (Iran)

Age: circa 1890

Dimensions: 5′.1"x2′.11" (155×89 cm)

Three complete and one partial navy notched hexagon medallions form a pole on the camel ground.There are tiny birds flanking the medallions and within them as well.Further,each medallion has a branched tree pattern.Large stylized flowers,small rosettes and miniature botehs ornament the field.The cardinal red main border has a double layer arabesque design in dark blue and dark brown.The flanking guard stripes in dark brown each have a white zig zag pattern.At each end is a camel and red flatweave band.The selvedges are covered with goat hair and the warp is cotton.The colors are deep and vibrant.The condition of this unusual Baluch rug is good.