Handwoven Baluch Wool Runner
Item Details
A handwoven Baluch wool runner. This rug is rendered in a palette of crimson, denim, ivory, camel, chartreuse, clementine, and powder blue. The field is a denim hue densely covered in crimson colored designs including panels of medallions in box and lattice patterns, alternating with stripes of brackets, running dog, laleh abbasi, S forms, and other geometric symbols and motifs. Framing the field is a main stepped diamond border, along with sawtooth guard borders, and coordinating strips to the ends. Finishing this rug are double overcast selvedges and a long kilim wool skirt with wool and goat hair warp fringe to the ends. It is unlabeled.
| Type | Carpet Runner |
| Materials | Wool, Goat |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Approximate Size | 10’ Runner |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Period | Contemporary |
- Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Condition
- to fair; wear to the fringe; minor wear to the pile and edges; variation in width and length; exposed knots and slight discoloration.
Dimensions
- approximately 2.8′ × 10.5′
Item #
18CHI168-195
