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The whole rug, 8 × 10 ft
Rug · Woven in Multan
Cholistan medallion
Saffron-gold lozenges edged in indigo on a charcoal ground, after a desert rug the Baloch family’s grandmother kept.
Woven by the Baloch family
Jalalpur Pirwala
The Baloch family came to weaving from herding, and still spin much of their own yarn from the fleece of Cholistani sheep. Their runners are long and narrow, woven on a loom built to fit the length of the family’s veranda.
About 8 weeks on the loom for the 8 × 10 ft size.
Materials and dyes
- Materials
- Hand-spun wool weft on a cotton warp
- Dyes
- Pomegranate rind, madder and iron-darkened walnut
- Construction
- Flat-woven by hand, slit and dovetail tapestry. Reversible.
Dimensions
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 4 × 6 ft | Rs 19,100 |
| 5 × 8 ft | Rs 29,100 |
| 8 × 10 ft | Rs 45,500 |
| 9 × 12 ft | Rs 60,100 |
Handwoven sizes can vary by up to 3 cm either way. Fringe not included.
Care
Vacuum without the beater bar, and turn it every few months so it wears evenly. Blot spills at once with a damp cloth; for anything deeper, a specialist rug wash. A thin underlay stops it creeping on hard floors.