Unusual Balouch Rug with Afshar design (Head scratcher?)

[Daoud Bouaiachi Registered Find all posts View Profile Close Daoud Bouaiachi]

Hi dear members,

I have had this rug for a few years now and I call it Balouchi on fire. In the past it has been disputed many times by many rug fanatics as being other then Balouch. When looking at its design I can agree on that (I might be wrong) but when looking at the weave, knots, colors,... It doesn't corresponds to the different Afshar knots.

I do have a theory making me believe it is a variation of Balouch but I would like to get your thoughts on this rug. I also date it to be from the mid 20th Century (ca.1950's), I stand to be corrected off course.

Looking forward to your feedback : -)

Size: 234x108cm

If the pictures aren't clear enough, please let me know.

Much appreciated

Daoud Bouaiachi

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Daoud Bouaiachi

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Also, I already told you that we do not permit discussion of goods offered for sale, and this piece is on your Rug Rabbit page right now.

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