It was listed by Cotswold Oriental Rugs. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1870s.
A good antique main carpet by the Baluch of Western Afghanistan. The carpet is of the shrub design with a traditional Baluch border.
Circa 1870.
The carpet has the traditional dark indigo ground and burnt orange/red with ivory high lights. Note the long original kilim end finishes at both ends. Note also how the field design changes after about the first 30cm.
The carpet is in excellent condition with some slight wear and corrosion, the pile is medium.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
A very good and scarce example of 19th century Baluch weaving.
Stock Number: R-1259.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1870s.
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Antique Western Afghan Baluch Carpet, Shrub Design, Long Kilim Ends, Circa 1870.
