While the design motif of this
very unusual rug is frequently seen in the borders of old (and not
so old) Baluch carpets, here it has some elements added to dispel
the symmetry. The design is cleverly wrought: notice that
while all three columns begin the same at the bottom and end the
same at the top, the center column has been changed to break the
monotony and introduce a red rosette as a central focal point.
The open design, use of vibrant colors, narrow border, and general
feel of the piece combine to suggest that it is very old, though how
old remains a mystery.
Structural Data:
Size:
25 x 37 (74 cm x
109 cm)
Warp:
Natural white wool
Z2S.
Weft:
Brown wool Z2S. Two
shoots
Pile:
Asymmetrical, open to left on left side, open
to right on right side. h: 8 v: 9 kpi: 72
Colors:
(11) dark blue, medium blue, pale blue, red,
dull red, yellow, dark brown, medium brown, gray brown, camel,
white
