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Unusual Baluch Balisht full Bag with beautiful kilim back- Do not pass up until you see photo taken inside. What i like about this piece is that it is quite lively and has a lighter palette than most. Not the typical somber Baluch. The strong saturated colors and strong definition give it a jewel-like appearance. This piece is similar in design to a piece (#8) found in an article by Tom Cole's icoc Paper - The Relationship of Baluch Weavings To An Earlier Anatolian Model. The colors are all natural except for the small embellishing tufts that have been embroidered to the center of the kelim and at the bottom of the bag at the four corners. The six embellishments also point it towards being an heirloom piece. The piece is very meaty and heavy. It has very good high-quality wool with lots of body. i believe this bag may have been woven with the intention that it would also serve as a small prayer rug if need be because of the two yellowish diamonds at the one end. The addition of the S's near the end of the field gives it a nice touch. The selvages are wrapped with animal hair. There are a few small moth bites near the top of the piece and a little gauge at the very top left corner. Otherwise in a great full thick pile. Makes a good Collectors Piece!!! It measures 21"x 37" including kelim.
price:
$595
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