Handknuten Matta Baluch Oriental 138 x 87 cm Nr. 65914

Baluch rugs originate from areas inhabited by the Baluch people, mainly in eastern Iran, western Afghanistan, and southwestern Pakistan. Baluch are known for their nomadic lifestyle, and their rugs reflect this cultural and geographical diversity. Baluch rugs often have intricate geometric patterns and sometimes stylized motifs that represent nature, such as flowers and animals. Common patterns include guls and octagons. Typical colors include deep red, blue, and brown, often combined with white and black accents to create contrast. These rugs are usually hand-woven with wool on a cotton base, giving them both durability and softness. Wool is the most common material used, but sometimes goat hair or silk is also used. Traditionally, these rugs are woven by hand on horizontal or vertical looms, a process that can take several months depending on the size and comple x ity of the rug. Baluch rugs were primarily used as floor coverings in nomadic tents, but today they are also used as decorative wall hangings and sometimes as prayer mats. Many of the patterns and colors have symbolic meanings, such as protective amulets or symbols of prosperity and fertility. Baluch rugs are not only practical items but also works of art that tell a rich story about the people and cultures that created them.