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This weaving is, in my opinion, a masterpiece of
tribal creativity; a work of art fashioned with
eight
richly-saturated colors, exquisite wool, and an impeccable sense of
design. Notice that while the color placement of the “birds” is
symmetrical, the weaver has manipulated spacings and “bird” sizes in
clever ways to create the appearance of beautifully balanced
asymmetry. The vibrant orange-red of the border, a color that
appears nowhere else in the piece, provides a dramatic frame for all
that’s inside.
The back and closure panel of this piece are both
intact, as are its braided goat-hair closure loops, a rare find in
old "Baluch" transport bags.
Publication: Hali 91, p. 168 |
