Fine Old Belouch Soumak - D1643

Fine Old Belouch Soumak - D1643Size 168 x 66 cm, 5'6 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

This rug contains approximately608850 knots

Size 192 x 146 cm

This rug contains approximately 167000 knots

Size 120 x 80cm

Size 193 x 105 cm

Size 175 x 60 cm

This means the weaver has to fully enclose the yarn being wrapped into the back of the rug hiding any loose ends

5'11 x 4'0

with some larger pieces found occasionally

Size 173 x 73 cm

This rug contains approximately 204000 knots

The workshop eventually was taken over by his family after his death and continued in production until the end of WW2