Baluch Bag Face, Afghanistan. Framed by the classic “stars and bars" border, a motif more familiar to and perhaps derived from an older Anatolian model, this example was probably woven in Afghanistan. The border invites precision while this version is hardly that. The somewhat coarse weave and palette assist to identify it as a provincial example from Afghanistan. If from Khorassan, one might expect a more traditional handling of the design, especially the border, as well as the dyes. 22" x 22" (55cm x 55cm) Asymmetric knot open left, 7h x 8v = 56 kpsi. Colors (7): red, light salmon red, medium aubergine, blue, dark aubergine, natural ivory/white, corrosive black. Published: Plate 78. Cole, T. FROM THE LAND OF THE SUN. THE RICHARD STEWART COLLECTION OF BALUCH RUGS, BAGS, AND TRAPPINGS. 2022.

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