A semi-antique Balisht or pillow case woven by a Baluch woman. The design is original, reminiscent of a kilim design. The texture and handle is similar to that of a gabbeh. This balisht has beautiful colour changes throught the piece. The wool is super soft and shinny. The back of this pillow is woven with hemp.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool and hemp for the back of the pillow
Size: 98×60 cms
Origin: Baluch tribe, Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1950s
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 | 3 kg |
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