Baluch rugs are woven near the South-Eastern border of Iran and in Western regions of Afghanistan. Being of tribal and often nomadic origin the Baluch rugs are generally small in size, typically limited to a length of 8 ft.

Often using wool pile

Pile weave

Pile weave is a form of textile created by weaving. Pile fabrics used to be made on traditional hand weaving machines. The warp ends that are used for the formation of the pile are woven over metal rods or wires that are inserted in the shed during weaving. The pile ends lie in loops over the...

and foundation the rugs are resilient, however due to the materials used and the circumstances of the weavers the knot count is generally low with about 60-180 knots per square inch (KPSI.

The people of Baluchistan are descendants of Turkmen weavers and they are amongst the poorest in the in Iran. Low wages and tribal lifestyles mean that Balouch rugs are some of the best value for money carpets from Iran (and Afghanistan).