Rug with Stepped Lozenge Design

Artist

Aimaq, Western Afghanistan (Afghan)

Date

Mid 20th century

Medium

Wool

Dimensions

Work : 48 x 28 1/4 in. (1.2 m x 71.75 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of the Mason Family in honor of Verne and Paula Trinoskey

Object Number

2018.47

Label

The pile rugs of Baluchistan are famous for their dark palettes, which often feature deep reds, blues, and browns. These dark colors are partly a function of the traditional dye materials that were available to weavers in this region, but they also reflect a deliberate aesthetic choice. While the colors of the weavings may appear somewhat murky under artificial light, they stand out with bold intensity in the strong, natural sunlight that bathes the deserts and mountains of Baluchistan.