Baluch Flatweave (Malaki)
second half 19th century, 320 x 147 cm, Central Asia, South West Afghanistan
This large Baluch flatweave (malaki) was made in the district of Charaknasur in south western
Afghanistan. These textiles are particularly finely and meticulously woven using diverse techniques. Their exact purpose has not been ascertained so far. The wealth of geometric motifs drawn with great precision in the border-like horizontal stripes of varying widths is an impressive feature.
BLACK, DAVID & LOVELESS, CLIVE, Rugs of the Wandering Baluchi. London 1976, no. 1 *** ENGELHARDT, EVA, Teppiche. Die Bilder des Orients. Volume II. Heidelberg 1978, no. 250
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Both ends backed with a textile band.
second half 19th century, 320 x 147 cm, Central Asia, South West Afghanistan
This large Baluch flatweave (malaki) was made in the district of Charaknasur in south western
Afghanistan. These textiles are particularly finely and meticulously woven using diverse techniques. Their exact purpose has not been ascertained so far. The wealth of geometric motifs drawn with great precision in the border-like horizontal stripes of varying widths is an impressive feature.
BLACK, DAVID & LOVELESS, CLIVE, Rugs of the Wandering Baluchi. London 1976, no. 1 *** ENGELHARDT, EVA, Teppiche. Die Bilder des Orients. Volume II. Heidelberg 1978, no. 250
Condition
Slight signs of age and wear. Both ends backed with a textile band.
