Baluch Rugs: Hazara Sumac Rug

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Baluch Rugs: Hazara Sumac Rug

Size: 4 foot 9 inch by 9 foot.

This is a particularly nice Baluch type Sumac Kelim. I suspect that these may be Hazara but in the marketplace these are called Baluch.

I based my suspicion on the weave and on the wool. Wool of course depends on the breed of sheep. Hazara raise Hazaragi sheep. No other group that I have been able to identify uses Hazaragi sheep. This rug has a distinctive wool that is common to rugs I identify as Hazara.

See: Breeds of Livestock - Hazaragie Sheep

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Baluch Type Sumac Rug, Northwest Afghanistan. 20th century.

Size: 4 foot 9 inch by 9 foot.

Structure: Sumac weave

Yarn Spin: Z.

Warp: 2 ply tan wool.

Weft: 1 shot black wool.

Ends: Heavy crossed wefts with 2 inch warp fringe.

Selvages: 2 cord double-looped black wool.

Handle: Light, durable, pliable.

Further Notes: Excellent condition.

The Hazara

The Hazara are a fascinating people of the Central Highlands of Afghanistan. The Hazara look Mongolian but speak an archaic form of Persian called Hazaragi. After much study I have come to the conclusion that the Hazara are the descendents of the great camp of Cingis Qan.

For Further Reading:

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La Miniature En Orient

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Thanks and best wishes,

J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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