Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.
It is incredibly sophisticated work for a tribe, living in very inhospitable conditions during the mid 19th century, and using a ground loom to weave this remarkable piece.
The last similar Sangtschuli Palas to pass through my hands is illustrated in the third edition of my book 'Tribal Rugs - Treasures of the Black Tent' on page 94. However, what is more unusual about this piece, is the wide goat-hair selvedges - unique and extremely rare.
These flat-weaves are generally referred to as 'Baluch' in the unknowledgeable trade but in fact, are woven by the Timuri - Sangtschuli tribe on the borderlands of eastern Persia and western Afghanistan.
On a separate note, for those interested in these amazing Palas weaves, see the recently published book 'Baluch Textiles - Back to the Roots' by Jorg Affentranger and Wolfgang Windau. Highly recommended.
Size: 2.70m x 1.60m (8' 10" x 5' 3").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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Antique Timuri 'Palas', Sangtschuli Sub-tribe, Borderlands of North-east Persia / North-west Afghanistan.
