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Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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Phil Bell Antique Rugs

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Belouch Rug

1900 - 1920
Description

The mina khani design is one of my favourites and is common on Belouch pieces. The bright red is also typical on the better types and here it is beautifully set off against the deep blue background. The minimal use of white ensures the small diamonds that fit around the floral motifs stand out. There is a randomness to their positioning especially at the bottom of the rug where one row is missing and there is a scattering of red and brown flowers that take their place. You can often see how a rug design is formed as the weaver continues up the rug with the most variation seen at the bottom of the rug, the border often widens or narrows too as they work out the best proportions of the rug. I love this inconsistency in old rugs and I think it adds interest to them.

Condition:

Good condition with some wear to the brown pile and a couple of areas where some foundation is showing. Otherwise a strong rug with quite a tight weave.

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Belouch Wool Rug to the 1910s.

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SA1174649
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103
Description
The mina khani design is one of my favourites and is common on Belouch pieces.
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The bright red is also typical on the better types and here it is beautifully set off against the deep blue background.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

The minimal use of white ensures the small diamonds that fit around the floral motifs stand out. There is a randomness to their positioning especially at the bottom of the rug where one row is missing and there is a scattering of red and brown flowers that take their place. You can often see how a rug design is formed as the weaver continues up the rug with the most variation seen at the bottom of the rug, the border often widens or narrows too as they work out the best proportions of the rug. I love this inconsistency in old rugs and I think it adds interest to them.

Condition:

Good condition with some wear to the brown pile and a couple of areas where some foundation is showing. Otherwise a strong rug with quite a tight weave.

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Belouch Wool Rug to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174649
Dealers Internal Ref
103
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes.
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Archive I A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes.

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Archive II A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes. View VI
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A hand-knotted Belouch wool rug featuring dark indigo blue and deep red geometric motifs framed by a decorative patterned border and cream fringes.
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Belouch rugs are traditional hand-knotted textiles originally created by nomadic Belouch tribes in the border regions of Iran and Afghanistan, known for their geometric patterns and deep colour palettes.

These rugs are typically crafted with a hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool or cotton warp, utilising natural dyes derived from local plants and minerals to achieve dark indigo, brown, and madder red tones.

Authentic pieces are identified by their soft, dark-toned wool pile, repeating geometric gul motifs, hand-knotted pile structure, and narrow decorative borders along the edges.

A Belouch rug works effectively as a focal point in rooms with dark wood, leather, or neutral furnishings, adding rich visual texture to both contemporary and classic decorative schemes.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar is recommended, alongside periodic rotation to ensure even wear, with professional spot-cleaning for spills using mild water-based solutions.
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