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Antique Timuri / Baluch Main Carpet, Classic 'Pencil Box' Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Timuri / Baluch Main Carpet, Classic 'Pencil Box' Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
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Size: 13ft 0in x 6ft 9in (395 x 206cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet with classic 'pencil box' design.

Circa 1900.

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 earthy reds and browns along with ivory white and aubergine.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with soft colour.

Stock Number: DS-0797.

Physical Dimensions
Height
395cm (155.51")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Timuri Baluch Carpet to the 1900s.

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SA1228324
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DS-0797
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Description
Size: 13ft 0in x 6ft 9in (395 x 206cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet with classic 'pencil box' design.

Circa 1900.

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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 earthy reds and browns along with ivory white and aubergine.

fig 1. A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Timuri / Baluch Main Carpet, Classic 'Pencil Box' Design, Circa 1900.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the browns as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with soft colour.

Stock Number: DS-0797.

Height
395cm (155.51")
Width
206cm (81.10")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Timuri Baluch Carpet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228324
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0797
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders.

Antique Timuri / Baluch Main Carpet, Classic 'Pencil Box' Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders. View II
Archive III A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders. View IV
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A long, dark-toned hand-knotted wool rug displaying a repeating geometric pencil box motif within complex outer geometric borders.
ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH MAIN CARPET, CLASSIC 'PENCIL BOX' DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
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Timuri Baluch carpets were traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the border regions between eastern Persia and western Afghanistan. These weavers developed distinct geometric patterns, including the pencil box motif, utilising deep, dark colour palettes derived from natural dyes.

Baluch carpets are typically constructed entirely from hand-spun wool, comprising both the wool pile and the underlying warp and weft foundation. Goat hair or camel wool is occasionally used for selvedge reinforcement or accents, woven together using fine asymmetrical hand-knotting techniques.

Authentic pieces feature dark indigo, madder red, and terracotta tones, often with subtle abrash colour variations from small dye batches. Additional indicators include flat-woven webbed ends, dark selvedges wrapped in wool or goat hair, and a soft, supple handle due to all-wool construction.

A dark geometric tribal carpet works exceptionally well to anchor a room with light wood floors or stone tiles. It adds visual structure and warmth to minimalist, rustic farmhouse, or traditional Gentlemans Library interiors when placed beneath a coffee table or seating group.

Suction-only vacuuming is recommended to prevent damage to the wool pile fibers; never use a rotary beater bar. Rotate the carpet annually to ensure even wear, use a high-quality rug underlay, and seek specialist professional cleaning when required.
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