This is a Hand-Knotted Persian Tribal Baluchi Rug circa 1940-1950 Origin: Persian/Iran Region: Baluchi - Kelim Rug Age: Circa 1940-1950 Antique Construction: Hand-Knotted Size: 156 cm x 250 cm Dyes: Natural Organic Dyes Pile: 100% Hand Spun Wool Foundation: 100% Hand Spun Wool Description: This Baluchi Tribal kelim rug is hand-knotted by a large group of nomadic tribes between the boarder of eastern Iran (Persia) and Western Pakistan in the city of Baluchistan. The Baluchi tribal people continue the nomadic way of life even today by means of agriculture, raising sheep, and goats along with carpet weaving. Baluchi rugs are durable with the warp made of wool or a mixture of wool, goat and camel hair. This traditional dark red, navy, black and brown consisting of geometrical with lively patterns with organic natural dyes from roots, bark, flowers and insects.