Size: 8ft 0in x 3ft 11in (245 x 119cm).A scarce Baluch dastarkhan or sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on.Circa 1920.This excellent example was woven by the Baluch tribes of southern Afghanistan in the region around Farah, due to its large size and ornate decoration it was probably woven for a special occasion such as a wedding, enabling a large group of people to sit around it and eat. The sofreh is flatwoven with various designs and decorated with multiple bands of weft work.The sofreh is in excellent condition with very slight wear.The sofreh is suitable for normal domestic use as a kilim, or would an excellent large wall hanging.Stock Number: D-1129.All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by UPS or DHL.To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.Height is 245cm (96.5inches)
Width is 119cm (46.9inches)
Depth is 1cm (0.4inches)