930. a rich Afghan Baluch saddle bag

930. Provenance: Baluch (or Baluch-type) tribal, Western Afghanistan

Age: circa 1970

Size: 137 x 84 cm

Condition: Good.

Notes: A rather classic Turkoman-inspired design, with each pile-woven front panel containing a single sizeable 'Ersari Turkoman' gul. The back and connecting panel is plainweave. Soft handspun wool on a wool foundation.