This semi-antique Balisht or pillow from tha 1940s was woven by a Baluch woman from Afghanistan. The wool is nice, soft and shinny. Part of the dyes are natural, including a deep indigo blue. One of the borders carries the “s” protective motif. The back has been woven in a plain kilim.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Size: 95×63 cms
Origin: Baluch tribe, Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1940s
The pushti or balisht is a small narrow knotted and piled fronted bag used as a cushion or pillow. It is filled with down or cotton and then open and closed. It is then used as a back pillow or cushion.
The Baloch or Baluch are an Iranian people who live mainly in the Balochistan region, located at the southeasternmost edge of the Iranian plateau, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. There are also Baloch diaspora communities in neighbouring regions, including in India, Turkmenistan and the Arabian Peninsula.
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| Weight | 2.9 kg |
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