This is an old village rug, Baluchi tribe members hand wove this piece, and Baluchi rugs stand out to collectors and rug enthusiasts for their distinct look and rarity. They have become more and more sought after as an admired pieces of history. Baluch or Baluchistan is the area between the borders of I R A N, Pakistan, and Afghanistan and with influences from all three regions, these rugs are distinct with character and do stand out from the crowd. They mainly come in scatter rug sizes as you see here.
Low pile with abrash (variation of dyes). Scattered wear.
Woven circa 1880
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