No. 681 - Vintage Maldari Baluch Rug Product No.: No. 681 Age: 1970s Origin: Herat, Afghanistan Material: Wool x Wool Size: 62cm x 96cm (excluding fringe) Thickness: 4mm This rug, with its deep wine red color, primitive patterns, and charming accents of orange and pink, is a tribal rug from the Maldari Baluch, who live a semi-nomadic life in Herat province, Afghanistan. The Maldari rugs have a more relaxed and free atmosphere compared to the usual Baluch rugs. The roughly woven texture and the pile of moderate length provide a smooth feel. This is an easy-to-handle accent rug, originally made from a bag-shaped outer skin called "Barisht." As a 50-year-old vintage rug, it shows considerable signs of age, but it is in good condition with no noticeable stains or damage, and no repairs are apparent. The kilim end decoration, unique to the Barisht, is very stylish. For the overall atmosphere, please refer to the last video (shot in natural light indoors) on Instagram at the following URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUch7LMEite/?igsh=Y3BueXRpa2psdms0 ◎ About the Products Some items have undergone professional repairs in Iran or at the local supplier, but others have not been repaired, prioritizing their appearance, such as when there are no significant issues. Please understand that there may be minor repairs that we may not notice. We purchase these items from local sellers as cleaned, but please note that some sand or pile debris may remain. Also, occasionally, there may be nail marks from drying after cleaning, but they will blend in with use. * Items with severe issues are cleaned domestically during inspection, but if necessary, this is noted in the description and reflected in the price. Finally, regarding the rug itself, there is a characteristic wool smell. Measurements are taken in the center, but please understand that there may be errors due to the distortion inherent in hand-woven items, shrinkage from water cleaning, and color unevenness due to aging from plant-based dyes. These are also part of the charm of vintage rugs.