Very Fine Old Belouch - D1436 Style_Contemporary old and new versions can

old and new versions can now be readily found

This rug contains approximately 315000 knots

The selvedges are often finished using goats wool which is said to deter snakes entering the tent or hut

Hand-made in Afghanistan from hand-spun wool and natural dyes

Very Fine Old Belouch - D1436 Style_Contemporary old and new versions canSize 195 x 112 cm, 6'5 x 3'8 Our Belouchi rugs are a mix of Persian and Afghan tribal production. Their goods are traditionally sold in Herat in Afghanistan or Quetta and Peshawar in Pakistan. They tend to be all over geometric designs using typical dark reds and blues for colouration though beige is also found. Orange, gold, white and green are also used as secondary colours. Sizes tend to be standardized from 4 x 2 up to 6 x 4, with some larger