Nahal vintage 147 x 106cm

147 x 106cm

walnut and pale blue borders

green and tan on a mid blue ground

small bite on one edge

based on patterns used in nineteenth century rugs from the Lake Sevan district of the Kazak region

Nahal vintage 147 x 106cmA 1940s Baluch sofreh from north Afghanistan, woven as a tablecloth to be set on the floor of a tent. Worked in pile and sumak technique. Central medallion outlined in ivory and terracotta with striped spandrels on a red ground. Inner border of stars repeated in a band at each end. Outer border of medallions within running dog guards. Small spots of wear in places but overall good condition. Rare almost square size. 152 x 140cm