A striking Baluch animal trapping, woven in a long, narrow format with its original braided ties still attached. The design is spare and powerful with a dark wool ground animated by a chain of ivory stepped motifs, small flashes of madder red, and compact end panels with orange and ivory geometric borders.
Originally made as functional animal gear, likely for a camel or pack animal, this piece carries the directness of nomadic weaving. It was built for use, but also for beauty, turning an everyday object into a display of identity, skill, and pride.
The palette is especially handsome, with deep black-brown wool offset by warm ivory and restrained red accents. Its elongated shape makes it ideal as a wall hanging, where the sculptural quality of the braided ties and the irregular handmade drawing can be fully appreciated. A soulful fragment of Baluch material culture with wonderful graphic presence.
Size: 5" x 7'3" [13cm x 221cm]
Age: Mid Century
Origin: Afghanistan
Type of Textile: Baluch Saddle Bag
Material: Wool, goat hair
Pile Height: Low
Condition: Very good
BK2889
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