A soulful midcentury Mashwani Baluch rug with a wonderfully atmospheric palette and tribal presence. The field is built around a repeating latch-hook pattern, softened by age and wear into a smoky ground of aubergine, charcoal, madder, and faded brown. Around it, the borders bring the piece to life with small bursts of turquoise, orange, red, ivory, and green.
Mashwani weavings often sit at the crossroads of Baluch, Afghan, and Turkmen design traditions, and this rug has that layered quality: geometric, nomadic, and quietly expressive. The drawing is bold but not rigid, with a handmade rhythm that gives the piece its character.
Size: 3'10" x 6'6" [117cm x 198cm]
Age: Mid Century
Origin: Afghanistan
Type of Rug: Mashwani Baluch
Material: Wool
Pile Height: Medium
Condition: Very good, uneven fading
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