Nahal vintage 200 x 136 cm

200 x 136 cm

221 x 89cm

All wool construction with goat's hair in the warp

based on patterns used in nineteenth century rugs from the Lake Sevan district of the Kazak region

Belouch style rug with aubergine field

Nahal vintage 200 x 136 cmA 1940s Baluch sofreh from north Afghanistan, woven as a tablecloth to be set on the floor of a tent. Worked in pile and sumak technique. Central medallion outlined in ivory and terracotta with striped spandrels on a red ground. Inner border of stars repeated in a band at each end. Outer border of medallions within running dog guards. Small spots of wear in places but overall good condition. Rare almost square size. 152 x 140cm