Number SOLD
Material Wool
Style Geometric
Origin Baluch
Type Central Asian
Size 181 x 83
Age 1870
A unique collector's item. It's the largest Khorjin or saddle bag that I have seen. It was created for use on a camel's back. Bulky items would have been stored within the two pouches. With minor tears it remains complete in size and function. The back side kilim is dramatic with its arrowhead stripes. As with most Baluch of tremendous age and fineness, the saturated colors are hard to photograph and especially the blues.
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