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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Circa 1890.
The bag has an unusual design on a camel ground with a traditional Baluch border. The bag retains is striped plain weave back, so could be filled and used as a cushion. The bag retains a cloth label showing that it at some time passed through the hands of the notable Austrian collector / dealer Adil Besim of Vienna.
The bag is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: W-012.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Antique Baluch Balisht of Scarce Design, Complete with Back, Circa 1890.
