Culture or people Baluchi people
Creation date 1870-1900
Materials wool
Dimensions 28 x 51 in. | 71.1 x 129.5 cm.
Credit line Colonel Jeff W. Boucher Collection
Accession number 1996.30

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Diagonal rows of red and ivory peacocks fill the dark blue ground of this exceptionally beautiful rug. The fine weave and the overall quality of this rug indicate that the rug was woven for a special occasion, such as dowry, gift exchange or for a speical person.

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