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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 13ft 1in x 7ft 5in (400 x 225cm).

Antique western Afghan Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a warm colour palette

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 warm shades of copper brown along with indigo blue and charcoal.

The carpet is in fair condition with slightly un-even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The ends are slightly ragged and there is some wear to the side bindings. (The condition is reflected in the price).

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-1650.

Physical Dimensions
Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Baluch Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230571
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DS-1650
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Description
Size: 13ft 1in x 7ft 5in (400 x 225cm).

Antique western Afghan Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with a warm colour palette

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 warm shades of copper brown along with indigo blue and charcoal.

fig 1. An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones.
fig 1. Antique Western Afghan Baluch Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1900.

The carpet is in fair condition with slightly un-even wear and medium pile, there is corrosion to the charcoal browns as one would expect. The ends are slightly ragged and there is some wear to the side bindings. (The condition is reflected in the price).

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-1650.

Height
400cm (157.48")
Width
250cm (98.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Baluch Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1230571
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-1650
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Archive I An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones.

Antique Western Afghan Baluch Carpet with 'Kalam Donneh' Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View II
Archive III An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View III
Archive IV An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View IV
Archive V An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View V
Archive VI An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View VI
Archive VII An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View IX
Archive X An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View X
Archive XI An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View XI
Archive XII An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones. View XV
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An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones.
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH CARPET WITH 'KALAM DONNEH' DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
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An antique Afghan Baluch hand-knotted wool carpet featuring repeating vertical geometric motifs in terracotta, dark brown, and rust tones.
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Baluch carpets are traditional hand-knotted textiles woven by nomadic tribes in eastern Iran and western Afghanistan, recognised for their geometric patterns, deep earthy tones, and dense wool pile.

These carpets are constructed using hand-spun wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often incorporating natural vegetable dyes to produce deep terracotta, brown, and navy shades.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-knotting, soft wool foundations, dark natural colour palettes, and traditional geometric motifs such as the kalam donneh or pen box pattern.

A tribal rug introduces rich texture and warm tones into a space, working effectively to anchor seating arrangements over modern hardwood, polished concrete, or neutral carpeting.

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling fibres, address spills immediately with cold water and clean towels, and utilize professional low-moisture rug cleaning methods periodically.
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