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Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh, Sangtshuli Tribe, Chakhansur Region, South-west Afghanistan.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €3,276     $3,556
£2,800
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Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh, Sangtshuli Tribe, Chakhansur Region, South-west Afghanistan.

19th century
Description

Private Collection just acquired.

This tiny bread sofreh, used for kneading dough, is extremely rare.

Made by Timuri - Sangtshuli tribes in south-west Afghanistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century, the central field is incredibly finely woven in a technique referred to as overlay/underlay brocading. The narrow, horizontal panel in the centre is even finer, woven in weft-substitution technique. The borders around the field are in knotted-pile and both skirts are finely worked again in weft-substitution weave.

Charming in every way and in excellent condition, this is a very collectible weaving of which few have survived.

Size: 86 x 84cm (2' 10" x 2' 9").

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh to the 1880s.

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SA1216534
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BM/SJ2
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Viewing by appointment only.

Description
Private Collection just acquired.

This tiny bread sofreh, used for kneading dough, is extremely rare.

Made by Timuri - Sangtshuli tribes in south-west Afghanistan during the last quarter of the nineteenth century, the central field is incredibly finely woven in a technique referred to as overlay/underlay brocading. The narrow, horizontal panel in the centre is even finer, woven in weft-substitution technique.

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The borders around the field are in knotted-pile and both skirts are finely worked again in weft-substitution weave.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Charming in every way and in excellent condition, this is a very collectible weaving of which few have survived.

Size: 86 x 84cm (2' 10" x 2' 9").

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216534
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/SJ2
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 handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands.
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Archive I A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands.

Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh, Sangtshuli Tribe, Chakhansur Region, South-west Afghanistan.

Archive II A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View II
Archive III A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View III
Archive IV A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View IV
Archive V A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View V
Archive VI A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View VI
Archive VII A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands.
Antique Timuri Bread Sofreh, Sangtshuli Tribe, Chakhansur Region, South-West Afghanistan.
Ref: SA1216534
A square antique handwoven wool sofreh textile featuring dark red and deep blue geometric repeating motifs framed by pattern borders and zigzag end bands.
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A sofreh is a traditional handwoven tribal textile historically crafted by nomadic tribes in Central and South-West Asia, specifically designed as a functional cloth for resting, kneading, or serving flatbread.

These textiles are hand-spun from natural wool fibres and coloured using plant-based dyes, often combining flatweave, kilim, brocading, or pile techniques to create durable geometric structures.

Authentic Timuri weavings typically display a dark color palette dominated by burgundy, dark blue, and dark brown, featuring repeating stylized motifs, wool warps, and geometric woven end skirts.

These versatile textiles can be mounted on a wall as decorative art, laid as accent rugs, or draped across long surfaces such as sideboards or dining tables.

Care involves periodic suction-only vacuuming without a rotating brush, protection from direct moisture and harsh sunlight, and professional cleaning by a textile specialist when required.
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