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Antique Western Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug, Deep Rich Colours, Circa 1880.
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Antique Western Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug, Deep Rich Colours, Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 8ft 0in x 4ft 11in (245 x 151cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with very dark indigo blue field and dark almost aubergine madder red. The are a small number of highlights in ivory and yellow. The dark charcoal brown is corroded throughout the rug. The rug is possibly by the Yaqoub-Khani, based on design. Note the well drawn boteh within the field design. The ends are of particular note with decorative weft work kilim ends. The side finishes are also typical of the Timuri. This rug needs good light to be seen at its best.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1774.

Physical Dimensions
Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Baluch Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA617574
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R-1774
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Description
Size: 8ft 0in x 4ft 11in (245 x 151cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

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A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with very dark indigo blue field and dark almost aubergine madder red.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The are a small number of highlights in ivory and yellow. The dark charcoal brown is corroded throughout the rug. The rug is possibly by the Yaqoub-Khani, based on design. Note the well drawn boteh within the field design. The ends are of particular note with decorative weft work kilim ends. The side finishes are also typical of the Timuri. This rug needs good light to be seen at its best.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-1774.

Height
245cm (96.46")
Width
151cm (59.45")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Baluch Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA617574
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1774
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring deep blue and dark red geometric octagonal medallions inside layered decorative borders.

Antique Western Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug, Deep Rich Colours, Circa 1880.

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An antique hand-knotted wool carpet featuring deep blue and dark red geometric octagonal medallions inside layered decorative borders.
ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN TIMURI BALUCH RUG, DEEP RICH COLOURS, CIRCA 1880.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourNavy Blue and Dark Red
  • MotifsGeometric guls, Repeated octagonal medallions, Multi-band border pattern
  • SizeH 245 cm (96 in) x W 151 cm (59 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Western Afghan Timuri Baluch rug originates from circa 1880 and exemplifies traditional tribal style. Produced in wool, the piece displays a very dark indigo blue field paired with a dark aubergine madder red, complemented by highlights in ivory and yellow alongside a corroded dark charcoal brown. The rectangular textile features repeated octagonal medallions, geometric guls, well-drawn boteh motifs, decorative weft work kilim ends, and a multi-band border pattern. Slight even wear, good pile, and typical side finishes mark the surface. Measuring 245 cm high, 151 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the carpet provides normal domestic utility and suits placement in a gentleman's library or similar interior space.

FAQs

Timuri Baluch rugs are hand-knotted textiles traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in western Afghanistan and eastern Persia, recognised for their dark colour palettes and intricate geometric motifs.

These rugs are constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, often incorporating dark goat hair along the selvages or camel wool in accents.

Authentic period examples feature saturated natural vegetable dyes such as indigo, madder red, and walnut brown, alongside flexible wool warps and woven kilim end finishes.

A dark geometric rug grounds neutral modern spaces by adding visual weight and texture, or complements dark timber panelling and leather upholstery in classic settings.

Vacuum regularly using a low-suction attachment without a rotating brush, clean liquid spills immediately with a dry cloth, and employ specialist rug cleaners for deep treatment.
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