Collection: Baluch Rugs and Salt Bags

Baluch weavings come from tribal groups across the Persian-Afghan border region, known for dark, richly saturated wool grounds and angular geometric motifs. Collectors are drawn to Baluch pieces for their bold tribal character, dense hand-knotted wool pile, and the small-format weavings — like salt bags and bag faces — that were originally made for everyday nomadic use rather than the export trade.

This collection includes Persian and Afghan Baluch rugs, runners, and salt bags spanning roughly the 1880s through the 1970s, with geometric patterning throughout. Several pieces are salt bags with vibrant tassels, prized for their compact size and tribal detailing, while others are full rugs and runners with classic Baluch geometric fields. When evaluating a piece, look closely at the wool pile's hand, the sharpness of the geometric border and field designs, and any tribal bag faces or tassel work, which are distinctive to this weaving tradition.