12239 Afghan Small Baluch Vintage Rug 60x60cm (1.11½ x 1.11½ft)

A unique hand-knotted nomadic vintage Baluch rug from Herat environs of West Afghanistan. Tribal Baluch rugs come in many designs and styles however they often have richer colours such as reds and terracottas, blues, blacks and occasionally greens and other colours. This traditional Afghan rug measures approximately 60x60cm (1.11½ x 1.11½ft) - we love this little rug, it has a gorgeous colour way and pretty star design in the pattern. Although this rug is woven in 99% wool the bright colours in some of the motifs are woven in bright coloured cotton - this gives a completely different look in that cotton stays bright and fades less over time so that's why the bright detail is still so bright! For more info on rug motifs and symbols look here.

These rugs are also known as Beluch, Balouch, Belouch, Baluchi, Belouchi.  The designs are geometric but sometimes the prayer niche (Mihrab) or tree of life design can be found.  This is a semi antique small authentic tribal rug woven on a simple wooden portable ground loom.  Find out more about our Rug Underlays Here.