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About this piece
These are a rare find! A magnificent pair of semi-antique Baluch cushions that tell an intriguing story of history, culture and artisanship.
Smaller than a Khordjin (saddle bag) at approximately 30cm wide, they are Chanteh (nomadic personal vanity pouches) dating back to the early to mid-20th century.
Each cushion features an entirely complete geometric composition framed cleanly by its original hand-woven borders—showcasing rich reds, deep indigo blues, and naturally oxidized charcoal-brown wool. They have been hand-sewn into cushions and are presented here as a matched historical pair.
About Baluch Weavings
Baluch textiles are the historic work of nomadic tribes traversing the border regions of Persia (Iran), Afghanistan, and Pakistan. In their migratory lifestyle, women often hand-knotted small Chanteh pouches to store mirrors, jewellery, sewing tools, or valuable spices inside the family tent. These personal items were woven with detail and care using lanolin-rich hand-spun wool.
The Provenance: Perzisch Tapijtenhuis Van Houtert
The reverse side retains the rare, original merchant label from Perzisch Tapijtenhuis Van Houtert (Gemert, Netherlands). This specialty Persian rug house sourced authentic nomadic crafts. Sold in the 1970s (marked with the traditional Dutch phonetic spelling "Beloutsh"), this aged label shows that these cushions have been part of a private collection for over 50 years and were vintage at the time of purchase.
Product Details
• Origin: Baluch Tribe Nomadic Weaving.
• Format: Complete, self-contained cushions.
• Materials: 100% Hand-Spun Wool Pile with woven wool backing.
• Quantity: Sold as a pair of two (2)
CONDITION
In good, sturdy, and completely usable semi-antique condition. The hand-knotted face piles remain thick and vibrant. In keeping with their age, some of the original edge loops or fringe webbing have naturally worn away over time. This completely expected patina does not affect structural integrity and they present beautifully.
SPECS
Red: Length: 27cm Width: 29cm Depth: 7.5cm
Green: Length: 28 Width: 27cm Depth: 10cm
Total Unpacked Weight: 1.01kg
Vintage Wares:
Every effort is made to accurately portray each shop item with photographs and descriptions to show the condition of listings. Many items in this shop are pre-loved vintage wares that may have inherent wear and tear and natural patina from age. This is part of what makes these pieces unique! Please keep this in mind when making purchases.
- Color
- Multicolour
- Style
- Bohemian
- Material
- Wool
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 60D 60H 18
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