Baluch Area Rug

Wool, late 19th or early 20th c., Afghanistan, the central field with allover pattern of geometric motifs within a lattice of octagons and squares in rust red, midnight blue, and chocolate brown, border of double arrow motifs and minor reciprocal borders, with extended flatweave stripes to each end.

4 ft. 7.5 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.

From the Collection of the late Mr. & Mrs. Paul and Betty Mushak, Durham, North Carolina

Extensive wear, low pile, areas of exposed foundation, repairs, loss to ends, loss and repairs to selvages.