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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Superb Condition, Circa 1890.
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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Superb Condition, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 2in (190 x 96cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with diagonal lattice design.

Circa 1890.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, the diamond lattice contains a gul like design in diagonal rows of alternating colour, madder red and aubergine. The lattice is in an olive brown that has corroded. The triple borders are all of the linked leaf design in madder and aubergine, the olive brown has again corroded giving a sculpted effect. The rug has very soft wool and is an excellent example of type.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0595.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Timuri Baluch Rug to the 1890s.

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SA1075105
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D-0595
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Description
Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 2in (190 x 96cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with diagonal lattice design.

Circa 1890.

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A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, the diamond lattice contains a gul like design in diagonal rows of alternating colour, madder red and aubergine.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The lattice is in an olive brown that has corroded. The triple borders are all of the linked leaf design in madder and aubergine, the olive brown has again corroded giving a sculpted effect. The rug has very soft wool and is an excellent example of type.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0595.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Timuri Baluch Rug to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075105
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0595
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An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends.

Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Superb Condition, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends. View XII
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An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends.
ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, SUPERB CONDITION, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1075105
An antique hand-knotted Timuri Baluch rug featuring geometric diamond patterns in terracotta red, dark brown, and navy wool with fringed ends.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAfghan Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta & Dark Brown
  • MotifsDiamond lattice pattern, Latch-hook motifs, Geometric borders, Fringe trim
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug originates from Western Afghanistan and dates to 1890. Hand-knotted from very soft wool, the piece presents a terracotta red field set with a diagonal diamond lattice pattern enclosing gul motifs in madder and aubergine, framed by triple geometric borders featuring linked leaf designs. The palette incorporates dark brown and navy wool with an olive brown element displaying corrosion that produces a sculpted effect, alongside white accents within the motifs and short fringe trim at both ends. The textile shows slight even wear with good pile across the surface. Measuring 190 cm high by 96 cm wide and 1 cm deep, the rug suits normal domestic use in living spaces, studies, or hallways. It functions well placed over wooden or carpeted flooring as a decorative floor covering that brings traditional tribal patterns and warm earthy tones into an interior scheme.

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Timuri Baluch rugs are hand-woven tribal textiles created by the Timuri sub-tribe of the Baluch people, predominantly in western Afghanistan and eastern Persia. Known for their dense weave, soft wool pile, and geometric field patterns, these rugs typically feature dark, saturated colour palettes dominated by deep reds, browns, and indigo hues.

Baluch rugs are traditionally constructed using pure hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation warps and wefts, though dark goat hair is occasionally used for selvedge edges. They are woven using asymmetrical hand-knotting techniques on portable horizontal looms, utilizing natural vegetable dyes derived from madder root, walnut husks, and indigo.

Authentic late nineteenth-century Baluch rugs feature supple, highly flexible handles, natural colour variations known as abrash, and complex repeating geometric motifs like diamond lattices or latch-hooks. Unlike modern mass-produced reproductions, original antique examples exhibit subtle asymmetrical variations in weave and hand-bound kilim end finishes.

An antique Baluch rug adds deep visual weight, warmth, and texture to modern interior schemes. Interior designers often use them to anchor seating areas in traditional libraries, lay them in entryways, or layer them over neutral large-scale jute carpets for a textured, eclectic aesthetic.

To preserve an antique wool rug, vacuum gently using suction only, avoiding revolving beater bars that can snag hand-knotted fibers. Rotate the rug annually to balance light exposure and traffic wear, use a high-quality rug underlay pad, and seek specialist professional dry cleaning for stain removal.
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