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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Classic Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Classic Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
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Size: 12ft 4in x 7ft 4in (375 x 223cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a rich and warm colour palette

Circa 1880.

A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The borders are of typical Timuri design, especially found on older weavings. The rug has excellent colour with warm reds and browns red along with indigo blue and aubergine.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect. There are a few scattered old historic repairs.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age.

Stock Number: DS-0723.

Physical Dimensions
Height
375cm (147.64")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1139698
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-0723
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Description
Size: 12ft 4in x 7ft 4in (375 x 223cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a rich and warm colour palette

Circa 1880.

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A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The borders are of typical Timuri design, especially found on older weavings. The rug has excellent colour with warm reds and browns red along with indigo blue and aubergine.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Classic Design, Circa 1880.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect. There are a few scattered old historic repairs.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age.

Stock Number: DS-0723.

Height
375cm (147.64")
Width
223cm (87.80")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139698
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0723
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders.

Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet, Classic Design, Circa 1880.

Archive II A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View XIII
Archive XIV A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders. View XIV
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A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders.
ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH MAIN CARPET, CLASSIC DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1139698
A late nineteenth-century hand-knotted wool Baluch carpet featuring repeated geometric column motifs in indigo, dark red, and purple shades within multiple patterned borders.
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Baluch and Timuri carpets originated from nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the border regions between eastern Persia (Iran) and western Afghanistan. Crafted primarily during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these floor coverings are recognised for their dark, rich colour palettes and geometric or stylized botanical motifs.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, though goat hair is occasionally used for selvedges. Dyes were traditionally derived from natural vegetable and mineral sources, producing deep shades of indigo, madder red, dark brown, and aubergine.

Authentic pieces feature a soft, supple hand feel, asymmetrical knotting, and a distinctly dark palette featuring indigo, dark red, and plum shades. The design typically incorporates repeat geometric motifs, column structures, or stylized tree patterns surrounded by multiple decorative borders.

A dark antique carpet serves as an anchoring element in neutral or dark-toned rooms, complementing natural wood furniture, leather upholstery, and brass accents. Place it centrally in living rooms, dining spaces, or study areas to introduce texture and historical character.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to prevent pile damage. Place a high-quality rug pad underneath to reduce wear, rotate the carpet annually to ensure even exposure, and consult a professional specialist for deep cleaning.
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