Antique Baluch rug, Khorassan province, N.E. Persia (Iran), Ca 1880-1900 A beautiful example of Baluch tribal weaving, showing how ''primitive'' nomadic weavers can create superb, perfectly...

Antique Baluch rug, Khorassan province, N.E. Persia (Iran), Ca 1880-1900 A beautiful example of Baluch tribal weaving, showing how ''primitive'' nomadic weavers can create superb, perfectly balanced weavings with a brilliant range of warm, natural colours. What appears to be wear is natural corrosion in areas piled with brown/black wool, due to the presence of metallic acids in the dye mordants. Ref: J Boucher, Baluchi Woven Treasures, Virginia, USA, 1989, plates 2-8 182 x 103 cms, 6' x 3'5''

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