589. an authentic antique Baluch tribal rug

589. Provenance: Baluch tribes, Western Afghanistan

Age: Circa 1910

Size: 220 x 116 cm

Condition: Generally good for age, though as is usual with these old Baluchis, there is some corrosion of the dark browns. Minor spots of old wear.

Notes: A somewhat typical and classic serated-diamond design with a stylized meandering leaf border. All natural dyes, chiefly warm madder, with details in imported Indian indigo. Soft handspun wool.