The Baluch

Baluch Rug
Iran
19th Century, Wool pile
104.4 x 167.6 cm (41 x 66 in.)
R. DeWitt Mallary III Collection

This rug perfectly exemplifies the charm of Baluch weaving with its dark, deeply saturated colors enlivened by small quantities of natural, undyed white wool. The surface has a lustrous patina that only comes with careful use over a fairly long period.

Baluch Rug