Wool: Baluchi rugs are famous for usingKhorasan wool, which is high in lanolin. This gives the rug a soft, almost oily feel and a natural "glow" or sheen. The "Handle": As an authentic old piece, it likely has asupple, floppy handle (it can be folded easily like a heavy blanket), which is a hallmark of genuine nomadic Baluchi construction.
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