Most
of Baluch's namakdans are woven by Baluch of Khorasan and a few of those
are woven by Baluch of Systan and Baluchistan.
In
general, weaving is more common among Baluch of Khorasan, than Baluch
of Southern regions, specially about piled carpets, except Zabol, which
was involve in pile weaving. Piled weave is not common in other
regions of Baluchistan and it has a few flat weave pieces in
comparison with flat weaving of Khorasan's Baluch.
Influence
of neighbors, like Kurd of Khorasan and Turkmen, on their weaving
could not be denied; but despite of being influenced, their weaving
have excellent role in carpet weaving of Khorasan. Purity and
pleasantness of Baluch weaving make every viewer to think and admire.
Simple
combination containing purified plant like images, with mostly dark
and gray colors, have given depth and special meaning to their
weaving. Light and sharp colors like orange, yellow, green and red are
used only as spots or tiny dots. Using the combination of dark and
homogeneous colors is originated from an attitude, which is called
"Veil of Color", sign of humility and modesty.
Size
of Baluch namakdans are average and almost the same . Most are woven
by flat weave method, which is made by the combination of kilim and
substitute weft.
Baluch
of Khorasan have also woven a plenty of weft wrapping namakdans. Their
piled weave namakdans are less than flat weave ones, in comparison.
There are also namakdans, which are woven by combination of piled and
flat weave.
Used
material is totally wool, though sometimes a little amount of silk or
cotton thread are used.
Edge
of Baluch namakdans is wrapped by green, dark brown or black hair.
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