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Afghan Fine Sofra Mushwani 1170

Country: Afghan
Name: Fine Sofra Mushwani
Size (cm): 227 x 193
Size (feet): 7' 5" x 6' 4"
Retail: Sold
Ref: 1170

The Mushwani are a sub-tribe of the Baluch from western Afghanistan. They produce very attractive, good quality nomadic rugs. Unlike the majority of Baluch rugs these come in much larger sizes and are among the most finely woven of Afghan Baluchi rugs.

This rug has been woven using a variety of weaving techniques: knotted pile and soumac creating an embossed effect. In the detail image shown the border is woven using the soumac technique whilst the blocks of colour are piled.

 

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