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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug, Scarce Repeat Star in Octagon Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug, Scarce Repeat Star in Octagon Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 8ft 9in x 4ft 8in (267 x 141cm).

Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan. A Baluch rug with a scarce repeat 'star in octagon' design.

Circa 1880.

A very interesting Baluch rug with a what appears to be a simple design, but upon study is a complex lattice used to great effect, there are 18 rows of 8 'star in octagon' designs, giving a total of 144, the inside of each octagon is quartered. The octagons are separated by rows of small diamond shaped secondary devices. The colour palette is restricted to madder red, indigo blue, aubergine and ivory; the aubergine is used as the ground colour for the leaf border and also to the field of the rug.

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. The rug has very good soft wool and superb colour, there is some corrosion. The sides have been re-bound at some time in the rugs life.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0740.

Physical Dimensions
Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1118946
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DS-0740
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Description
Size: 8ft 9in x 4ft 8in (267 x 141cm).

Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan. A Baluch rug with a scarce repeat 'star in octagon' design.

Circa 1880.

A very interesting Baluch rug with a what appears to be a simple design, but upon study is a complex lattice used to great effect, there are 18 rows of 8 'star in octagon' designs, giving a total of 144, the inside of each octagon is quartered. The octagons are separated by rows of small diamond shaped secondary devices.

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The colour palette is restricted to madder red, indigo blue, aubergine and ivory; the aubergine is used as the ground colour for the leaf border and also to the field of the rug.
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fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch rug featuring a repeating star in octagon pattern in dark red, indigo, and brown tones with a white inner border.
fig 1. Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug, Scarce Repeat Star in Octagon Design, Circa 1880.

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile. The rug has very good soft wool and superb colour, there is some corrosion. The sides have been re-bound at some time in the rugs life.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0740.

Height
267cm (105.12")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1118946
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0740
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch rug featuring a repeating star in octagon pattern in dark red, indigo, and brown tones with a white inner border.

Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug, Scarce Repeat Star in Octagon Design, Circa 1880.

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An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch rug featuring a repeating star in octagon pattern in dark red, indigo, and brown tones with a white inner border.
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH RUG, SCARCE REPEAT STAR IN OCTAGON DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch rug featuring a repeating star in octagon pattern in dark red, indigo, and brown tones with a white inner border.
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Baluch rugs were historically woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the border regions between northeast Persia and western Afghanistan. These weavers produced utilitarian textiles and decorative floor coverings using localized weaving traditions passed down through generations.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, though goat hair or cotton was occasionally incorporated. Dyes were historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, yielding characteristic dark tones such as madder red, deep indigo blue, and dark brown.

Authentic 19th-century Baluch rugs typically feature a soft, lustrous wool pile, a dark colour palette, and geometric motifs such as octagons, stars, or tree of life designs. Examining the back reveals fine hand-knotting, often with asymmetrical knots and flat-weave kilim ends.

A dark geometric tribal carpet provides grounding contrast when placed alongside modern furniture, neutral upholstery, or rich leather seating. The deep indigo and red hues harmonise well with natural wood finishes, brass accents, and structured architectural layouts.

Vacuum the rug regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary beater bar to prevent fibre damage. Rotate the textile periodically to ensure even wear, use a rug pad underneath for cushioning, and consult a professional conservator for deep cleaning.
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