Baluch Bag Face, Afghanistan. The bird in the center outlined with white wool is not uninteresting, when viewed with that in pl. 77. Both weavings share the same border though the design on the body of the bird is very different. Though that in pl. 77 is a more detailed, somehow intriguing pattern, the simplicity of design here suggests an entirely different approach has been taken. The absence of contrast between the dark aubergine/purple dye (darker due to the fact it has been applied to brown wool rather than ivory/white wool) makes it difficult to see clearly those birds placed in the four corners.24" x 20" (60cm x 50cm). Asymmetric knot open left, 8h x 10v = 80 kpsi. Colors (8): red, blue, aubergine/purple (over dyed on brown wool), light purple, yellow/gold, natural ivory/white, black/brown (corrosive), natural light brown. Published: Plate 80. Cole, T. FROM THE LAND OF THE SUN. THE RICHARD STEWART COLLECTION OF BALUCH RUGS, BAGS, AND TRAPPINGS. 2022.

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