a stunning Taimani Aimaq Baluch kilim kilim from Afghanistan, distinguished by its beautiful and varied colour palette. The colours are predominantly natural dyes, including a deep indigo blue, a rich pistachio green, and a dark burgundy, although the orange tones may derive from early synthetic dyes. The design is composed of bands of varying widths. Some have been intentionally left plain, while others contain intricate woven motifs. Interestingly, most of the patterns appear only once and are not repeated elsewhere in the composition, giving the kilim a highly individual character. a particularly striking central band dominates the design through its greater width, elaborate motifs, and beautiful indigo colour. As the weaver likely worked on a narrow loom, the kilim was woven in two separate panels and later joined together to achieve the desired width. The wool has been finely spun and the weave is tight and well executed. The side cords are woven in goat hair and decorated with a traditional barber-pole motif. Material: 100% hand-spun sheep and goat wool Size: 220×160 cms Origin: Taimani Aimaq Baluch tribe, Afghanistan Date of weaving: 1940s or earlier