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Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh Eating Cloth, Decorated Flat Weave, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh Eating Cloth, Decorated Flat Weave, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 April 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 0in (122 x 60cm).

Afghan Baluch sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on.

Circa 1920.

This example is woven with a mixture of plain flat weave with the 'wheat ear' design in weft work, there is also weft work decoration to the chevron kilim ends.

The sofreh is in excellent condition with slight wear, there is a small spot of colour run on the reverse, see image; this is reflected in the price.

The sofreh is suitable for light domestic use as a floor kilim.

Stock Number: D-0274.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120446
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0274
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Description
Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 0in (122 x 60cm).

Afghan Baluch sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on.

Circa 1920.

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This example is woven with a mixture of plain flat weave with the 'wheat ear' design in weft work, there is also weft work decoration to the chevron kilim ends.
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fig 1. An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh Eating Cloth, Decorated Flat Weave, Circa 1920.

The sofreh is in excellent condition with slight wear, there is a small spot of colour run on the reverse, see image; this is reflected in the price.

The sofreh is suitable for light domestic use as a floor kilim.

Stock Number: D-0274.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120446
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0274
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan Baluch Sofreh Eating Cloth, Decorated Flat Weave, Circa 1920.

Archive II An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View V
Archive VI An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View VI
Archive VII An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View IX
Archive X An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends. View X
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An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH SOFREH EATING CLOTH, DECORATED FLAT WEAVE, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1120446
An antique Afghan Baluch sofreh featuring geometric arrow patterns in brown, cream, and muted red with fringed ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFlatweave Textiles
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGeometric chevron, Tribal borders, Repeating arrow bands, Fringed ends
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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A sofreh is a traditional woven cloth used by nomadic and tribal peoples in Central Asia and the Middle East specifically for preparing dough, serving meals, or sitting upon during communal dining.

Authentic pieces are typically hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool for the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural vegetable and insect dyes to achieve rich, earthy tones.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating the irregularity of hand-spun wool, the presence of genuine natural dyes, idiosyncratic tribal motifs, and characteristic structural traits such as specific selvedge finishes and warp thread alignment.

These versatile textiles can be displayed as wall hangings, laid over rustic wooden tables as runners, or placed on floors in low-traffic areas to introduce texture, heritage, and geometric pattern.

Preservation requires gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, professional organic washing when necessary, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and using breathable cotton backing for storage or hanging.
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