[4] Another theory is it was brought from the migration of the Slavs to Balochistan approximately 200 years before the founding of Islam,[5] their traditional embroidery is called Rushnyk and contains many similarities.

[11] In the 1960s, Mehr Monir Jahanbani, renowned for her discerning eye for traditional craftsmanship, discovered the intricate Baluchi needlework and immediately recognized its potential as a fashion statement.

Their collaborative efforts culminated in a series of stunning royal dresses for Empress Farah Pahlavi, where the Baluchi needlework became an iconic decorative element.

Among these designs, a particularly famous dress inspired by a sunset featured a color gradient from black to red, yellow, sky blue, and silver, symbolizing the Empress’s deep appreciation for this traditional art form and its significance in Iranian culture.

[13] One particular dress, designed by Mehr Monir Jahanbani and Keyvan Khosrovani, featured a gradient from a black background to shades of red, yellow, sky blue, and silver, inspired by a sunset.