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Antique Baluch Pushti Bag Face, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1900.
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Antique Baluch Pushti Bag Face, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 August 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 3ft 1in x 1ft 9in (95 x 53cm).

Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design on a dark indigo blue ground.

Circa 1900.

Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side. This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat design but has subtle use of colour and an open, spacious feel. The border is of one of the scarcer Baluch designs, often described as the 'bird foot' design. The wool is very soft to the touch.

The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile. There is slight historic damage to the left hand edge, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: D-0355.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Pushti Bag Face to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157338
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0355
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Description
Size: 3ft 1in x 1ft 9in (95 x 53cm).

Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat design on a dark indigo blue ground.

Circa 1900.

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Pushti were used as pillows or back rests, they were filled with wool or straw through a small opening to one side.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat design but has subtle use of colour and an open, spacious feel. The border is of one of the scarcer Baluch designs, often described as the 'bird foot' design. The wool is very soft to the touch.

The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile. There is slight historic damage to the left hand edge, this is reflected in the price.

Stock Number: D-0355.

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Pushti Bag Face to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157338
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0355
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 hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Baluch Pushti Bag Face, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends. View IX
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An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends.
ANTIQUE BALUCH PUSHTI BAG FACE, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1157338
An antique hand-knotted Baluch bag face featuring geometric diamond motifs in deep red, blue, and brown tones with fringed ends.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTextiles & Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric guls, Chevron borders, Fringed ends, Diamond lattice
  • SizeH 95 cm (37 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Bag faces are the front panels of nomadic storage sacks, traditionally woven by Baluch tribes in the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan to store possessions during migration.

These pieces are typically hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile and foundation, often incorporating natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and insects to achieve deep red, blue, and brown tones.

Authentic examples feature characteristic dark colour palettes, stiff or sturdy wool handles, traditional geometric motifs like guls or tree of life designs, and natural colour variations known as abrage.

Due to their small scale and rich textures, antique bag faces are frequently mounted as wall art, displayed on tabletops, or used as small accent floor coverings in eclectic and traditional spaces.

Preservation involves gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding excessive moisture to protect the natural wool fibres.
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