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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.
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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 10ft 0in x 5ft 6in (306 x 167cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet of classic hooked medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri hooked medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Farah or Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia; and has some Taimani influence. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, light and dark indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is warm and soft. The main border is of a repeat diamond design with very well drawn reciprocal rams horn inner and outer guards. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.

The carpet is in good condition with some wear and medium pile, there are a few historic old repairs.

Stock Number: DS-0761.

Physical Dimensions
Height
306cm (120.47")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1083603
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DS-0761
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Description
Size: 10ft 0in x 5ft 6in (306 x 167cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet of classic hooked medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri hooked medallion design.

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The carpet probably originates from the area around Farah or Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia; and has some Taimani influence.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, light and dark indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is warm and soft. The main border is of a repeat diamond design with very well drawn reciprocal rams horn inner and outer guards. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.

The carpet is in good condition with some wear and medium pile, there are a few historic old repairs.

Stock Number: DS-0761.

Height
306cm (120.47")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1083603
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0761
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An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones.
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Archive I An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones.

Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1880.

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Archive III An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View III
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Archive VII An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View IX
Archive X An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View X
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Archive XII An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones. View XII
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An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones.
ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1083603
An antique Timuri Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring central diamond medallions and geometric borders in deep red, terracotta, dark brown, and blue tones.
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Timuri and Baluch carpets are hand-woven textiles created by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes along the border regions of Iran and Afghanistan. They are recognised for their dark, saturated colour palettes, geometric diamond or latch-hook motifs, and flatweave kilim ends.

These carpets were typically woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, occasionally incorporating goat hair for additional structural durability. Dyes were derived from natural vegetable and mineral sources, creating subtle colour variations throughout the field.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted wool construction with a flexible handle, natural dye abrash, dark tone combinations such as indigo, madder red, and dark brown, alongside distinct flatweave skirts at the top and bottom borders.

A dark tribal carpet provides visual weight and rich geometric patterning in contemporary spaces. It serves as an anchoring floor covering in minimalist interiors, mid-century layouts, or traditional study environments.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar prevents fibre degradation and dust accumulation. Professional cleaning using non-chemical wool-safe methods is recommended, alongside the use of a underlay pad to protect against friction wear.
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