3'8 x 6'7 Hand-Knotted Afghan Baluch Pictorial War Area Rug

Item Details

This unique hand-knotted Afghan Baluch pictorial rug represents a compelling intersection of traditional tribal weaving and modern historical narrative. Dating to the late 20th century, the rug features an asymmetrical ‘map-style’ composition rendered in a bold palette of madder red, indigo, forest green, and ochre. The field depicts a stylized landscape populated with architectural structures and rows of cypress trees, notably punctuated by four military helicopters in flight across the upper horizon. Enclosed by a classic geometric border, the rug showcases the fine wool pile and nomadic craftsmanship characteristic of the region’s weavers. As a piece of significant folk art, this ‘war rug’ serves as both a functional textile and a cultural document of 20th-century Afghan history.

Condition

- discoloration noted to corner.

Dimensions

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Item #

ITMGT36689