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Antique Baluch Ru Korssi, Bahluli Tribe, South Khorassan Province, East Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Baluch Ru Korssi, Bahluli Tribe, South Khorassan Province, East Persia.

19th century
Description

Private Collection just acquired.

The 'ru korssi' was a flatweave cover made to decorate the top of the 'mangal' - a wooden frame in the centre of the tent, covered with blankets under which charcoal was burning and where the nomads would sit around with their feet tucked under the blankets, warming themselves.

This beautiful ru korssi was made around 1870-1880 by Bahluli Baluch tribes in southern Khorassan province, eastern Persia and has a plain-weave aubergine ground with symbols highlighted in magenta silk. The main border comprises a series of '8-pointed stars' symbolising protection in fine soumak-weave.

The ru korssi is in very good overall condition bar a minute stain just to the lower-right of the central symbol.

Size: 1.48 x 1.44m (4' 10" x 4' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Ru Korsi to the 1880s.

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SA1216528
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Description
Private Collection just acquired.

The 'ru korssi' was a flatweave cover made to decorate the top of the 'mangal' - a wooden frame in the centre of the tent, covered with blankets under which charcoal was burning and where the nomads would sit around with their feet tucked under the blankets, warming themselves.

fig 1. A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band.
fig 1. Antique Baluch Ru Korssi, Bahluli Tribe, South Khorassan Province, East Persia.

This beautiful ru korssi was made around 1870-1880 by Bahluli Baluch tribes in southern Khorassan province, eastern Persia and has a plain-weave aubergine ground with symbols highlighted in magenta silk. The main border comprises a series of '8-pointed stars' symbolising protection in fine soumak-weave.

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The ru korssi is in very good overall condition bar a minute stain just to the lower-right of the central symbol.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 1.48 x 1.44m (4' 10" x 4' 9").

Height
148cm (58.27")
Width
144cm (56.69")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Ru Korsi to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216528
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SJ1
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band.
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Archive I A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band.

Antique Baluch Ru Korssi, Bahluli Tribe, South Khorassan Province, East Persia.

Archive II A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band. View II
Archive III A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band. View III
Archive IV A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band. View IV
Archive V A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band. View V
Archive VI A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band. View VI
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A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band.
Antique Baluch Ru Korssi, Bahluli Tribe, South Khorassan Province, East Persia.
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A square antique Baluch Ru Korsi woven textile featuring a muted aubergine field with a central diamond medallion, serrated inner border, and geometric outer band.
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A Ru Korsi is a traditional Persian woven textile historically designed to cover a low wooden warming table called a korsi. These square coverings were crafted by nomadic and village weavers to retain heat while serving as decorative central pieces within the home.

Baluch textiles are typically hand-knotted or woven using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation structure. Weavers utilise natural plant and mineral dyes to produce deep tones such as dark indigo, madder red, aubergine, and dark brown.

Authentic Baluch weaving is characterised by a soft, flexible handle, dark colour palettes, and intricate geometric or floating medallion designs. Look for natural dye variation, wool warps and wefts, and traditional nomadic symbols unique to tribes across East Persia and Afghanistan.

Due to their near-square proportion, Ru Korsi textiles function exceptionally well under coffee tables, as wall hangings, or draped over furniture. Their geometric motifs and muted dark palettes complement contemporary, bohemian, and eclectic interior schemes.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating brush bar to prevent fibre damage. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a clean, damp cloth, and arrange for professional specialist cleaning every few years to preserve the natural wool fibres.
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