Balouchistan vintage balisht bag/cushion (98 x 48cm)

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('Ballisht') 'Balisht' or 'Pushti' bags come with a plain weave backing and serve a dual purpose to the semi nomadic peoples of Western Afghanistan that make them. Either as a cushion sideways holding bedding during the day or as a utility luggage on the march. Commonly these can be in pile on the face side (as in a rug) but this fine vintage example is made in a weft float brocade technique. The piece remains in excellent fresh condition.

• mid 20th cent

Ref. 15452