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HT 167
Origin Belouch NW Persia
Date Late 19th C
Size 5ft7inX3ft5in (170X104cm) Structure
WarpsWool, ivory.
Wefts Wool grey-black 2 shoots
Pile wool.
Knots asymmetric to left
Density v 10 x h 7 = 70 per ins sq
Sides 4 cord, goat hair.
Ends Typical Belouch work with the zig zag with weft float bands.
The ends are damaged and have been sewn down to stabilise their condition
Dyes vegetal
Colours 10) red, red-brown 3 shades, light salmon , dark blue,
midnight blue ,grey-brown, black, ivory. Description The field design is often found in Belouch rugs and
shows Turkmen influences as in Boucher plate 14. The border is rare an
identical one is shown in Boucher plate 10. The colours are really good on
soft lustrous wool, the rug has a very floppy and soft handle.
Condition The rug is complete and is undergoing sensitive
restoration to the field and sides. The pile is a little low on areas as
can be seen from the close-up picture.
Commentary. A good example of Belouch work of the Northwest Persia
Khorassan, Torbat-e-Haidari region. With great wool and colour.
References in Literature Jeff W Boucher, Belouch Woven Treasures Plate 10, 14, Price £850 | |
