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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Pencil Box Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Pencil Box Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 11ft 10in x 6ft 4in (360 x 192cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a warm walnut brown colour palette

Circa 1900.

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 or Baluch 'boat' or linked vine design. The rug has excellent colour with warm reddish brown tones with indigo blue, ivory 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.

Stock Number: D-0706.

Physical Dimensions
Height
360cm (141.73")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Carpet to the 1900s.

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SA1145114
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0706
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Description
Size: 11ft 10in x 6ft 4in (360 x 192cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a warm walnut brown colour palette

Circa 1900.

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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 or Baluch 'boat' or linked vine design. The rug has excellent colour with warm reddish brown tones with indigo blue, ivory and aubergine.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating kalam donneh pencil box pattern in shades of terracotta, dark brown, and indigo blue.
fig 1. Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Pencil Box Design, Circa 1900.

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.

Stock Number: D-0706.

Height
360cm (141.73")
Width
192cm (75.59")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145114
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0706
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating kalam donneh pencil box pattern in shades of terracotta, dark brown, and indigo blue.

Antique Timuri or Baluch Main Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Pencil Box Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating kalam donneh pencil box pattern in shades of terracotta, dark brown, and indigo blue. View II
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An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring a repeating kalam donneh pencil box pattern in shades of terracotta, dark brown, and indigo blue.
ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH MAIN CARPET WITH 'KALAM DONNEH' PENCIL BOX DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
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Baluch and Timuri carpets originated among nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the border regions of eastern Iran, western Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. These textiles were woven for utility and trade, characterized by dark palettes, flexible wool foundations, and repeating geometric motifs.

These carpets are constructed primarily using locally sourced, hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation, though goat hair is occasionally utilized for the selvedges. Dyes were traditionally derived from natural plant and mineral sources to produce rich terracotta, indigo, and deep brown shades.

Authentic pieces exhibit a soft, supple handle with a dark, saturated colour scheme dominated by rust tones, indigo, and deep brown. Design features frequently include repeating column motifs, such as the kalam donneh or pencil box pattern, bound by intricate geometric borders.

A dark tribal carpet creates visual grounding beneath modern timber furniture, neutral upholstery, or minimalist settings. The detailed geometric patterning provides texture and historical depth when contrasted with clean architectural lines.

Vacuum gently using suction only, avoiding rotary brush heads that can catch the hand-knotted pile. Address spills immediately by blotting with a damp cloth, and schedule periodic cleaning with a specialist rug restoration professional.
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