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Balisht or Storage-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Balisht or Storage-bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.

19th century
Description

Pillow-bags or 'balisht' in Persian were, as the name implies, used for lounging on in the black-tent or for placing one's head on at night as a pillow. They were usually stuffed with cotton and tied at one end. This very rare bag, made circa 1870, was I suspect, a balisht because of its size. However, I have never seen such a bag made by Afshar nomads in the Jabel Barez mountains of Kerman Province of southern Persia! Most balishts were made by Baluch tribes on the borderlands of east Persia and west Afghanistan. So what we have here is something very rare, special and highly collectible. It is in evenly-low pile all over with a few minor expertly done re-weaves in the lower corners, but otherwise complete with original back. The beautiful saturated colours in shades of red, sky-blue, ivory, green and burnt-orange can be seen in the vertical bands of small stylised flowers.

Size: 70 x 43cm (2' 3" x 1' 5").

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA749587
Dealers Internal Reference
BM1549
Dealers Notes

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Description
Pillow-bags or 'balisht' in Persian were, as the name implies, used for lounging on in the black-tent or for placing one's head on at night as a pillow. They were usually stuffed with cotton and tied at one end. This very rare bag, made circa 1870, was I suspect, a balisht because of its size. However, I have never seen such a bag made by Afshar nomads in the Jabel Barez mountains of Kerman Province of southern Persia! Most balishts were made by Baluch tribes on the borderlands of east Persia and west Afghanistan. So what we have here is something very rare, special and highly collectible.
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It is in evenly-low pile all over with a few minor expertly done re-weaves in the lower corners, but otherwise complete with original back.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The beautiful saturated colours in shades of red, sky-blue, ivory, green and burnt-orange can be seen in the vertical bands of small stylised flowers.

Size: 70 x 43cm (2' 3" x 1' 5").

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA749587
Dealers Internal Ref
BM1549
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 1,051
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Verified Since Oct 2011
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Location: North Cotswolds , Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Balisht or Storage-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
Balisht or Storage-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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Balisht or Storage-Bag, Afshar Nomads, Kerman Province, Southern Persia.
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