Among the hardiest of the nomadic tribes are the Balochs. Originally Caspian, their lives dovetailed with the Kurds in the rugged Alburz mountains of Kurdistan. Eschewing villages or any human development, Balochs have long lived in and defended remote mountain ranges, searching for areas where they feed their flocks. Like the Kurds (whose region covers parts of Syria, Iran, Iraq and Turkey), their territory is cross-national, spanning Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. Days revolve around sustenance, goats, sheep, camels and other livestock. From these rough lives, women create refined weaving and needlework that become emblems of their households. They also use techniques and materials designed to last many lifetimes. The largest work on display is 90 years old and a multi-purpose design, likely functioning as a tent door or a banner strapped over a camel. The entire piece, replete with tassels, is in superb condition, and given its long service in the elements, its story is an artful testimonial to sustainable living.