Nahal underlay 145 x 100cm

145 x 100cm

Large guls in dark blue and black pattern on a ground of maroon and dark red

156 x 112 cm

a pair of tiny tribesmen together with a pair of oversized birds at each end of the field

Supplied with grip tape for the corners and centre edges

Nahal underlay 145 x 100cmA 1940s Baluch sofreh from north Afghanistan, woven as a tablecloth to be set on the floor of a tent. Worked in pile and sumak technique. Central medallion outlined in ivory and terracotta with striped spandrels on a red ground. Inner border of stars repeated in a band at each end. Outer border of medallions within running dog guards. Small spots of wear in places but overall good condition. Rare almost square size. 152 x 140cm