Number 1709
Material Wool
Origin Baluch
Style Animal
Type Tribal
Size 89 x 40
Age 1859
A world class tribal rug in perfect condition with a best-of-type animal pattern. Such rugs are pretty rare and incredibly hard to find; let alone in this particular ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐๐ฉ size. This refers to the nomadic stuff pillow that was placed behind a chieftain's back when sitting cross legged on a ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ wooden platform.
Swarms of quadrupeds (antelopes?) roam the field in rows of opposing orientation. Narrow borders and extra long end kilims confirm the very early date.
This is a collector's master choice.
More so when complemented with the full size ๐ฟ๐ค๐ฏ๐๐ง rug we proudly present alongside it.
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