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Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Turkmen Inspired Design, Circa 1880.
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Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Turkmen Inspired Design, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 8in (186 x 100cm).

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a repeat gul design.

Circa 1880.

Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia. This example has a repeat Turkmen inspired gul design in rows of three, with a smaller minor gul between each row. The rug is woven in various shades of madder red on a dark indigo blue ground. The border designs reflect the design of the main field with subtle colour variations.

The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is a narrow band of heavy wear across the middle of the rug that can be seen in the close up images. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are slightly ragged.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: MS17-04.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1158492
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MS17-04
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Description
Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 8in (186 x 100cm).

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a repeat gul design.

Circa 1880.

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Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This example has a repeat Turkmen inspired gul design in rows of three, with a smaller minor gul between each row. The rug is woven in various shades of madder red on a dark indigo blue ground. The border designs reflect the design of the main field with subtle colour variations.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric octagonal motifs in terracotta red and dark indigo blue.
fig 1. Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Turkmen Inspired Design, Circa 1880.

The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is a narrow band of heavy wear across the middle of the rug that can be seen in the close up images. The rug retains the original kilims at both ends, these are slightly ragged.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: MS17-04.

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158492
Dealers Internal Ref
MS17-04
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Antique Bahluli Baluch Rug, Turkmen Inspired Design, Circa 1880.

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An antique hand-knotted wool rug featuring repeating geometric octagonal motifs in terracotta red and dark indigo blue.
ANTIQUE BAHLULI BALUCH RUG, TURKMEN INSPIRED DESIGN, CIRCA 1880.
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Baluch rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic Baluch tribespeople inhabiting the border areas between northeastern Persia, western Afghanistan, and Pakistan. These textiles reflect nomadic traditions, frequently incorporating geometric patterns influenced by neighbouring Turkmen tribes.

Authentic 19th-century Baluch rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheep wool for the pile, often on a wool warp and weft foundation. Dyes were derived from natural vegetable sources, producing deep terracottas, indigos, and dark browns.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the weave, which typically features asymmetric knots on a flexible wool foundation. Look for natural dye variation, known as abrash, dark colour palettes dominated by navy and red tones, and webbed ends or fringe details along the selvedges.

A geometric tribal rug provides visual grounding and texture when placed beneath neutral contemporary furniture or within a timber-panelled room. The dark palette pairs well with polished floorboards, leather seating, and brass accents.

Routine maintenance requires gentle vacuuming without a motorised beater bar to avoid pulling the fibres. Professional rug cleaning using traditional hand-washing methods is recommended, alongside the use of a high-quality rug underlay to protect against wear.
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