Random header image... Refresh for more!

Category — Baluch Rugs

The Iconic Baluch Rugs

For an iconic rug that is stylish and authentic, nothing beats the hand woven rug. If you want a home interior with a touch of classiness and antiqueness, you might want to consider the Baluch rug. A hundred percent made by the Balochi people as a form of their art and a rag of practical uses, these rags are preserved for decades in order to qualify a semi-antique rag. This feature is such a treat for antique collectors and lovers. Not only the Baluch rugs are perfect home decorations, they are also a cultural representation of the nomadic tribe.

The Baluch are locals of mountainous terrains. Their population is about 8 million, but about twenty-five percent of the population inhabits the Southeastern Iran region. Their predominantly religion is Muslim. Being cut off from most of the population, they are able to maintain a very distinct culture. In addition, they were able to preserve their identity, including the arts because they refused to accept domination by rulers in adjacent tribes. As nomads in Pakistan, they are divided into two groups, which are separated by the Brahui tribes. These groups are Sulaimani and Makrani that weave Baluch rugs for their own use and identity.

One of the significant practices of the Balochi people is weaving Baluch rugs. At the same time, all woven materials are considered a rich form or art in the tribe. Over the centuries of their existence, they have mastered this art and have produced different products that embellish their lives as nomads. Originally, these products are woven for practical uses. Imagine a Baluch rug used as a bag holding grains. Such a valuable product is cherished today as iconic embellishments. For the Balochi people, they are part of their everyday lives. This fact makes the rags even more valuable to many people today.

Each Baluch rug features an Oriental design. Each design is classic enough to fit any home interior. Truly a representation of their culture, the rugs that they weave use vegetable dyed wools that are truly Baluchi. The amount of attention to detail given to each woven material is likewise great. This makes each rug very precious to the weaver and to its buyers.

Each Balochi weaves Baluch rugs. In the process of weaving, the individual is able to express his or her own artistic nature at the moment of weaving, making the rug unique as well. As a result, each finished rug is definitely one of a kind. This is also true for Baluch products being sold today. You will not find anything similar at all so you will feel that you have just customized an authentic and semi-antique Baluch rug for your home.

The Baluch rugs are also woven with the use in mind. In fact, there are other Baluch products aside from the basic rags. Baluch fabrics are also used for saddlebags, animal trappings, grain bags, pillows, table runners, and wall hangings. All of these woven products clearly demonstrate the daily lives of Balochi people. Because of this, it has become essential for them to produce sturdy Baluch rug and other products. This quality is maintained until today.

November 30, 1999   No Comments