Number 1867
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Baluch
Type Central Asian
Size 152 x 80
Age 1870
Delightful antique Baluch with glorious natural dyes, wonderfully lustrous wool and a very soft texture. One of the best tribal rugs I’ve sourced this year.
The snowflake ❄️ lozenges nearly fit into the beautifully laid out lattice netting. Very attractive and very appealing.
The oxidised walnut brown lend a lovely 3D effect to the pile. The blue is excellent.
Full pile, complete end kilims, zero damage
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