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Antique Baluch Persian Rug, Circa 1900
Baluch rugs are also known as Baluchi or Beluchi. These rugs are hand-knotted by the nomads of Baluch. Baluch or Baluchistan is the area between the borders of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan-- this is why Baluch rugs are said to be a mixture of three different regions. They are the kind of rug when sold in every region. Where they're sold, however, gives them their label. If a Baluch is sold in Iran, it's a Persian rug. If a Baluch is sold in Afghanistan, it's known as a Herat product |