Baluch soffreh

This classic camel ground ‘soffreh,’ or presentation cloth, is the work of Baluch weavers from the Khorosan province in eastern Persia. The field is comprised of slit tapestry weave with a solitary cruciform device woven in sumak technique. The borders are likewise executed in sumak, drawing latch hook devices within octagons. This camel ground format is a favorite among several tribal groups across Persia. However, in this piece the choice of borders and execution is quintessentially Baluch.