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Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
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Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

19th century
Sold 1 February 2025 · Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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The dining sofreh was in the main, flatwoven and brocaded although there are exceptions as in those of the Djamshidi which are mainly pile-knotted. The dining sofreh was positioned on the floor of the tent during mealtimes and bowls of food, bread, water and chai placed upon it. The tribespeople would then sit cross-legged around the sofreh, enjoying a tasty meal and good conversation.

This stunning sofreh was made by Baluch tribes in Khorassan province, north-east Persia at the end opf the 19th century and depicts two camel-hair panels with three 'trees-of-life' in each panel. On either side of the camel-hair panels, plain-weave chevrons and brocaded work predominate.

This is a charming example of non-commercial, utilitarian nomadic weaving which would look amazing either hanging on a wall or decorating the floor.

Size: 1.65m x 0.62m (5' 5" x 2' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1056024
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/SR
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Description
The dining sofreh was in the main, flatwoven and brocaded although there are exceptions as in those of the Djamshidi which are mainly pile-knotted.
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The dining sofreh was positioned on the floor of the tent during mealtimes and bowls of food, bread, water and chai placed upon it.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The tribespeople would then sit cross-legged around the sofreh, enjoying a tasty meal and good conversation.

fig 1. An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool.
fig 1. Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

This stunning sofreh was made by Baluch tribes in Khorassan province, north-east Persia at the end opf the 19th century and depicts two camel-hair panels with three 'trees-of-life' in each panel. On either side of the camel-hair panels, plain-weave chevrons and brocaded work predominate.

This is a charming example of non-commercial, utilitarian nomadic weaving which would look amazing either hanging on a wall or decorating the floor.

Size: 1.65m x 0.62m (5' 5" x 2' 0").

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1056024
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SR
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

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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Archive I An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Archive II An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. View II
Archive III An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. View III
Archive IV An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. View IV
Archive V An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. View V
Archive VI An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool. View VI
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool.
Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.
Ref: SA1056024
An antique Baluch sofreh featuring geometric patterns, chevron borders, and tree-of-life motifs in terracotta, blue, and black wool.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourTerracotta
  • MotifsChevron bands, Tree-of-life symbols, Geometric diamond patterns
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 62 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Sofreh are traditional handwoven cloths produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in Persia, specifically used for communal dining, kneading dough, or wrapping bread.

These pieces are typically hand-knotted or flatwoven using hand-spun sheeps wool, often dyed with natural vegetable colorants such as madder root and indigo.

Authenticity is identified through irregular tribal geometries, natural color variations in the wool, authentic wear patterns, and traditional hand-finished ends.

These textiles can be displayed as wall hangings to protect delicate weaves, draped over a bench, or used as a striking floor accent in neutral spaces.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and professional cleaning when necessary.
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