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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1890.
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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1890.

19th century
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Size: 12ft 11in x 7ft 6in (393 x 228cm).

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

Circa 1890.

A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The rug has excellent colour with warm shades of reds along with indigo blue and charcoal.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The carpet has excellent wool which is very glossy.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0784.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Wool Rug to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
393cm (154.72")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1160026
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DS-0784
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Size: 12ft 11in x 7ft 6in (393 x 228cm).

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

Circa 1890.

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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 rug has excellent colour with warm shades of reds along with indigo blue and charcoal.

fig 1. An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown.
fig 1. Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1890.

The carpet is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The carpet has excellent wool which is very glossy.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0784.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Wool Rug to the 1890s.

Height
393cm (154.72")
Width
228cm (89.76")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1160026
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0784
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Archive I An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown.

Antique Western Afghan Baluch Rug with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown. View II
Archive III An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown. View III
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An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown.
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH RUG WITH 'KALAM DONNEH' DESIGN, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1160026
An antique Baluch wool rug featuring repeating geometric penbox motifs framed by geometric lattice borders in tones of terracotta red, navy blue, and dark brown.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal / Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsKalam donneh design, Penbox motif, Geometric lattice border, Columnar repeating pattern
  • SizeH 393 cm (155 in) x W 228 cm (90 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Western Afghan Baluch area rug dates from circa 1890 in a tribal and nomadic style. Hand-woven from wool using natural dyes, the piece displays a rich colour palette of terracotta red, indigo blue, charcoal, and dark brown. The visible design incorporates a repeating columnar pattern of kalam donneh or pencil box motifs, arranged in vertical rows across the field, with geometric lattice borders framing the outer edges. The visual details include a glossy wool pile, slight even wear, and corrosion to the charcoal browns. Measuring 393 cm high, 228 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the carpet is suitable for normal domestic use in a gentleman's library, living room, or study. In a modern interior, this floor covering anchors a seating area or adds warmth beneath a dining table. The repeating geometric motifs and deep tones complement both traditional wooden furniture and contemporary minimalist spaces, providing textural depth and historical character to a hallway, bedroom, or reception room.

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Baluch rugs are nomadic woven textiles originating from the border regions of eastern Persia and western Afghanistan. They are recognised for their dark, saturated colour palettes, dense wool piles, and geometric, repeating motifs such as prayer niches or penbox designs.

Traditional Baluch rugs feature a pure wool pile knotting woven onto a wool foundation, although goat hair or cotton is occasionally used for warps and side wrappings. Dyes were historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, creating rich terracotta, dark blue, brown, and black tones.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display soft, hand-spun wool with natural dye abrash (colour variation), depressed warps, and supple foundations. Patterns often include stylized geometric forms, repeating architectural motifs, and selvages wrapped in dark wool or goat hair.

A Baluch rug introduces texture and historical depth when placed atop neutral timber flooring or stone tiles. Its muted red and deep navy tones anchor dark academia spaces, traditional libraries, or minimalist contemporary rooms requiring grounded visual warmth.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating brush to protect the pile fibers. Ensure the rug is placed over a high-quality underlay, rotated periodically to equalise wear and light exposure, and professionally spot-cleaned by a specialist conservator when necessary.
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