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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Willow Leaf Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Willow Leaf Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 19 April 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 3in (176 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with willow leaf design.

Circa 1880.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with repeat willow leaf design in alternating colours, giving a lattice design. The ground colour is a very soft madder red, the dark indigo blue stands out against this. The border is of the well known meandering vine design. The soft olive brown in the border is quite unusual. Note how the inner and outer guards are made up of small white floral rosettes, these really stand out and give the rug structure.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns.

A good Timuri rug with excellent wool quality and older than most examples.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0563.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Rug to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071537
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-0563
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Description
Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 3in (176 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with willow leaf design.

Circa 1880.

“
A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with repeat willow leaf design in alternating colours, giving a lattice design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The ground colour is a very soft madder red, the dark indigo blue stands out against this. The border is of the well known meandering vine design. The soft olive brown in the border is quite unusual. Note how the inner and outer guards are made up of small white floral rosettes, these really stand out and give the rug structure.

fig 1. An antique rectangular Baluch wool rug featuring an all-over geometric willow leaf pattern in shades of red, blue, and brown.
fig 1. Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Willow Leaf Design, Circa 1880.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns.

A good Timuri rug with excellent wool quality and older than most examples.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0563.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Rug to the 1880s.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071537
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0563
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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Willow Leaf Design, Circa 1880.

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An antique rectangular Baluch wool rug featuring an all-over geometric willow leaf pattern in shades of red, blue, and brown.
ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, WILLOW LEAF DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique rectangular Baluch wool rug featuring an all-over geometric willow leaf pattern in shades of red, blue, and brown.
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  • ObjectRug
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNomadic Tribal
  • MaterialWool, natural dyes
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsWillow leaf design, Geometric lattice, Herati elements, Stylised borders
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Timuri Baluch rugs are hand-knotted tribal textiles traditionally produced by nomadic groups in the borderlands of Afghanistan and Iran, known for deep colour palettes and geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-spun wool foundations and piles, often dyed using natural colourants derived from local plants and minerals.

Key indicators include irregular hand-spun yarns, natural dye variations, asymmetric knots, and characteristic wool wear patterns consistent with nomadic use.

Such pieces provide grounding texture and rich colour when placed against neutral hardwood floors or paired with minimalist contemporary furniture.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming without rotary brushes, professional specialist washing when necessary, and keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading.
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