9'4" X 3'7" Rare Baluchistan Tribal Runner [SH-183] hallway rug

9'4" X 3'7" Rare Baluchistan Tribal Runner [SH-183] hallway rugA rare Baluchistan tribal runner. 8 borders frame a myriad of horizontal tribal motifs in a weft float technique. Goat hair selvedge. Originating from the Southeastern region of Iran Pakistan, and with 4 colors, this piece was given a museum quality hand wash.

Excellent condition considering age

Here in the main border

Dated 1949

Jaf Kurd like saturated soft silky wool

The very fine weave displays a geometric rendering of reciprocal diamonds in ivory outlined by small individuated bird heads

One localized area of distressed wear

Age: Circa 1950sOrigin: NW PersiaDimensions: 4'4" X 10'5"Condition: Excellent conditionColor Palette: Pink

With 8 colors

This rug features six borders

This antique Baluch tribal rug was woven in the last quarter of the 19th Century

that in Sangtshuli tribal weavings they employ a brilliant ivory wool used in stripes

this piece originates from Azerbaijan