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Old Afghan Baluch Balisht or Grain Storage Bag, Superb Design and Colour, Circa 1920.
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Old Afghan Baluch Balisht or Grain Storage Bag, Superb Design and Colour, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 3ft 2in x 2ft 6in (97 x 75cm).

Old Afghan Baluch grain bag; these are known as ‘balisht’.

Circa 1920.

This example has a very interesting diamond lattice design with Turkmen design elements to the face with a decorative closing panel at the top. The bag has superb colour and excellent soft wool.

The back is a stripped plain weave design.

The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. These bags make excellent floor cushions if filled with a pillow.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: AFMS-234.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA359661
Dealers Internal Reference
AFMS-234
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Description
Size: 3ft 2in x 2ft 6in (97 x 75cm).

Old Afghan Baluch grain bag; these are known as ‘balisht’.

Circa 1920.

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This example has a very interesting diamond lattice design with Turkmen design elements to the face with a decorative closing panel at the top.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The bag has superb colour and excellent soft wool.

fig 1. OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920.
fig 1. Old Afghan Baluch Balisht or Grain Storage Bag, Superb Design and Colour, Circa 1920.

The back is a stripped plain weave design.

The bag is in excellent condition with very slight wear and good pile. These bags make excellent floor cushions if filled with a pillow.

The bag has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: AFMS-234.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA359661
Dealers Internal Ref
AFMS-234
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920.

Old Afghan Baluch Balisht or Grain Storage Bag, Superb Design and Colour, Circa 1920.

Archive II OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View II
Archive III OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View III
Archive IV OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View IV
Archive V OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View V
Archive VI OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View VI
Archive VII OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920. View VII
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OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920.
OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920.
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OLD AFGHAN BALUCH BALISHT OR GRAIN STORAGE BAG, SUPERB DESIGN AND COLOUR, CIRCA 1920.
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