Search 0
44,976  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 261 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
261 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1157370
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Antique Afghan Baluch Pushti Face with 'Tile' Design, Circa 1900.
Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs
sold SA1157370
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2008
Browse dealers 682 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1157370
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Afghan Baluch Pushti Face with 'Tile' Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 August 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
This “Antique Afghan Baluch Pushti Face with 'Tile' Design, Circa 1900” found a buyer.

It was listed by Cotswold Oriental Rugs. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Brown Tribal RugNomadic Hand Knotted RugSmall Tribal Mat Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Size: 3ft 2in x 1ft 11in (96 x 59cm).

Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat 'tile' design lattice, 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 'tile' design forming a lattice. The border is of a traditional Baluch designs. The weaving has a warm and 'earthy' colour palette.

The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile.

Stock Number: D-1390.

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1157370
Dealers Internal Reference
D-1390
Dealers Notes

All of our prices include FREE WORLD WIDE EXPRESS DELIVERY by DHL.

To purchase any item please click on the payment link. We are also happy to accept most payment methods including American Express, bank transfers, debit & credit cards.

To purchase by card over the telephone, please contact us on 01608 652111 or 0044 1608 652111 from outside the UK.

Description
Size: 3ft 2in x 1ft 11in (96 x 59cm).

Antique Baluch pushti bag face with a repeat 'tile' design lattice, 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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This face from a pushti originates from the region of Western Afghanistan. The design is a simple repeat 'tile' design forming a lattice. The border is of a traditional Baluch designs. The weaving has a warm and 'earthy' colour palette.

The bag face is in good condition with very slight wear and good pile.

Stock Number: D-1390.

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157370
Dealers Internal Ref
D-1390
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2008

Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Cotswold Oriental Rugs Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 10
Archive I An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan Baluch Pushti Face with 'Tile' Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View II
Archive III An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View III
Archive IV An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View IV
Archive V An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View V
Archive VI An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View VI
Archive VII An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View IX
Archive X An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Telephone 01608 652111 or 07774 644478
Location
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/knights
Verified Since Aug 2008
Items For Sale 682
Items Sold 1,730
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Verified Since Aug 2008
View Dealer Info
Location: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AD, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/knights
Verified
Aug 2008
For Sale
682
Sold
1,730
An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PUSHTI FACE WITH 'TILE' DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1157370
An antique Afghan Baluch pushti featuring a geometric tile lattice pattern in shades of brown, orange, and blue within a multi-band border.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectScatter Rug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGeometric tile lattice, Running border, Knotted fringe, Stylised floral motifs
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Baluch rugs are hand-knotted textiles traditionally produced by nomadic and semi-nomadic Baluchi tribes inhabiting the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. These pieces are characterised by deep, saturated dark palettes, geometric motifs, and portable dimensions often used as prayer mats or sitting carpets.

Traditional Baluch weavings typically feature wool pile hand-knotted onto wool or occasionally cotton warp and weft foundations. Natural dyes derived from roots, plants, and insects were universally employed to achieve rich tones of brown, indigo, madder red, and orange.

Authentic pieces from the late 19th and early 20th centuries can be identified by the handle and suppleness of the wool, asymmetrical Persian knots, braided or kilim-weave ends, and the distinct use of dark brown ground colours that often display characteristic oxidisation due to iron-mordant dyes.

These versatile textiles function effectively as accent floor coverings in narrow hallways, as small entrance mats, or mounted as wall art to protect them from high-traffic wear. Their rich earthy tones and geometric designs complement both minimalist modern rooms and eclectic, layered spaces.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to protect the aged pile and fringed ends. Professional hand-washing is recommended periodically, and pieces should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the natural dyes.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories