Fine Old Belouch Soumak - D1655

Fine Old Belouch Soumak - D1655Size 158 x 67 cm, 5'2 x 2'2 Our Belouchi rugs are a mix of Persian and Afghan tribal production. Their goods are traditionally sold in Herat in Afghanistan or Quetta and Peshawar in Pakistan. They tend to be all over geometric designs using typical dark reds and blues for colouration though beige is also found. Orange, gold, white and green are also used as secondary colours. Sizes tend to be standardized from 4 x 2 up to 6 x 4, with some larger

These represent enormous value for money as they use Kork wool (the softest and longest staple wool from under the chin of the sheep) and are exceptionally good examples of these old Khals

and would have taken 61 days to weave and finish

full of flowers

This rug contains approximately 152944 knots

5'11 x 4'4

9'6 x 2'9 ft

Size 298 x 80 cm

Consequently

Size 236 x 168 cm

This rug contains approximately957000 knots

with some larger pieces found occasionally

This rug contains approximately 181000 knots