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Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.
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Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

Zabol Region. South East Persia. Early 20th Century.

AN UNUSUAL AND RICHLY COLOURED BALUCH RUG. WONDERFUL WARM CHESTNUT GROUND COLOUR. HAS A PAIR OF DOG MOTIFS INSIDE THE OUTER FIELD BOTTOM END AND TO THE TOP END RIGHT CORNER SIGNED IN PERSIAN FARSI.

LUSTROUS VELVETY WOOL PILE NO DOUBT BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE HAND WASHING PROCESS LAST IMAGES.

SIDE CORDS ARE BOUND WITH BLACK GOAT HAIR,A TRUE TRIBAL WEAVING.

GOOD EVEN PILE. VERY MINOR SIDE CORD WEAR. MINOR EVEN WOOL FRINGES BOTH ENDS.

SIZE IS 5 11 INCHES FOOT BY 3 FOOT 5 INCHES. 18CM BY 104CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. MINOR FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. LUSTROUS VELVETY FEEL WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS.

WEIGHS 4KG. U.K POST £20.

PRICE A NOMINAL £395 GBP. NOW SELLING VERY REASONABLY PRICED ANTIQUE RUGS AND CARPETS BY COMPARISON.

BRS 900.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Rug to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09376571
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation: traditional nomadic weaving technique.
Selvedges bound in dark goat hair: typical finish for Baluch tribal rugs.
Woven Persian inscription in the corner: original weaver's cartouche.
Natural dye variations across the terracotta field: village dyeing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196653
Dealers Internal Reference
BRS 900
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
Zabol Region. South East Persia. Early 20th Century.

AN UNUSUAL AND RICHLY COLOURED BALUCH RUG. WONDERFUL WARM CHESTNUT GROUND COLOUR.

“
HAS A PAIR OF DOG MOTIFS INSIDE THE OUTER FIELD BOTTOM END AND TO THE TOP END RIGHT CORNER SIGNED IN PERSIAN FARSI.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
fig 1. A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns.
fig 1. Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.

LUSTROUS VELVETY WOOL PILE NO DOUBT BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE HAND WASHING PROCESS LAST IMAGES.

SIDE CORDS ARE BOUND WITH BLACK GOAT HAIR,A TRUE TRIBAL WEAVING.

GOOD EVEN PILE. VERY MINOR SIDE CORD WEAR. MINOR EVEN WOOL FRINGES BOTH ENDS.

fig 2. A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns.
fig 2. Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.

SIZE IS 5 11 INCHES FOOT BY 3 FOOT 5 INCHES. 18CM BY 104CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. MINOR FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. LUSTROUS VELVETY FEEL WOOL PILE HAND KNOTTED ONTO WOOL FOUNDATIONS.

WEIGHS 4KG. U.K POST £20.

PRICE A NOMINAL £395 GBP. NOW SELLING VERY REASONABLY PRICED ANTIQUE RUGS AND CARPETS BY COMPARISON.

BRS 900.

Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Baluch Tribal Rug to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09376571
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Hand-knotted wool pile on a wool foundation: traditional nomadic weaving technique.
Selvedges bound in dark goat hair: typical finish for Baluch tribal rugs.
Woven Persian inscription in the corner: original weaver's cartouche.
Natural dye variations across the terracotta field: village dyeing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196653
Dealers Internal Ref
BRS 900
Country House and Eastern Interiors
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Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns.

Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.

Archive II A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View IX
Archive X A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View X
Archive XI A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View XI
Archive XII A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View XII
Archive XIII A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View XIII
Archive XIV A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View XIV
Archive XV A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns. View XV
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A hand-knotted Baluch wool rug featuring a central stepped dark medallion on a terracotta field bordered by geometric indigo patterns.
Unusual Antique Baluch Rug. 181cm X 104cm.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBaluch
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsStepped medallion, Geometric borders, Hooked motifs, Tribal symbols
  • SizeH 181 cm (71 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This early 20th-century Baluch rug from the Zabol region of south-east Persia is hand-knotted in wool with a warm chestnut and terracotta red ground colour. The surface displays a central stepped dark medallion alongside geometric indigo borders, hooked motifs, tribal symbols, and a pair of dog motifs positioned inside the outer field at the bottom end and the top right corner. Black goat hair binds the side cords, and the ends feature minor wool fringes together with a good even pile and very minor side cord wear. The piece measures 181 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, weighing 4 kg with a lustrous velvety feel across its wool pile and foundations. Traditional tribal rugs of this style provide warmth and texture when placed on floors in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms, complementing diverse interior schemes from bohemian to classic. The intricate geometric patterns and rich dye variations offer visual interest underfoot while maintaining the durability associated with authentic hand-knotted nomadic textiles. Regular care through gentle vacuuming without a beater bar preserves the wool pile, ensuring the rug remains a practical floor covering for everyday residential environments.

FAQs

Baluch rugs are traditional hand-woven textiles crafted by nomadic Baluch tribes near the borders of Persia and Afghanistan, distinguished by dark colour palettes and intricate geometric motifs.

These rugs are predominantly hand-knotted using natural, hand-spun wool for both the pile and warp, dyed using plant and mineral pigments.

Authentic pieces feature dark tones such as indigo blue, deep terracotta, and brown, accompanied by stepped medallion patterns, asymmetric knotting, and a soft wool texture.

A Baluch rug adds visual weight and warmth when positioned in entryways, layered over plain carpets, or paired with simple modern timber furniture.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush bar, rotate regularly to ensure balanced wear, and address spills immediately using cold water and mild detergent.
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