antique balouch/belouch rug from north east Persia, 1920s. There is a band of wear about 30 centimetres /12 inches) across the top half of the field. The rest of the piled centre and borders have full lustrous pile with glowing wools. Both ends have been rewoven and include a kilim band and fine warps. The floral borders are beautiful and the portrayal of the branches in all four corners laying sideways is rare. Plate 38 in "Treasured Baluch Pieces" and plate 3 in "Rugs of the Wandering Baluchi" show this feature. Reference 3490. Size 151 x 98 cms., or 5ft. x 3ft. 4ins. price: a special offer for a beautiful old rug needing an appreciative new owner --- only 165 euros. Please contact me via email at -- ldrowcroft@gmail.com for full information