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Antique Afghan Sulyman Village Rug, Excellent Colour, Circa 1900/20.
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Antique Afghan Sulyman Village Rug, Excellent Colour, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 May 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 8ft 10in x 5ft 2in (270 x 158cm).

Antique Northern Afghan Sulyman village rug with two rows of six large guls.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug is of a typical design from a Northern Afghan Sulyman village, the colour is a warm madder red and the rug has excellent wool.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, slightly lower in places. The wool is excellent and very soft as you would expect in a quality Afghan rug.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1255.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Rug to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
270cm (106.30")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA983833
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R-1255
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Description
Size: 8ft 10in x 5ft 2in (270 x 158cm).

Antique Northern Afghan Sulyman village rug with two rows of six large guls.

Circa 1900/20.

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The rug is of a typical design from a Northern Afghan Sulyman village, the colour is a warm madder red and the rug has excellent wool.
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fig 1. An antique handknotted Afghan Sulyman village rug featuring geometric octagonal motifs across a red field.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Sulyman Village Rug, Excellent Colour, Circa 1900/20.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, slightly lower in places. The wool is excellent and very soft as you would expect in a quality Afghan rug.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1255.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Afghan Rug to the 1920s.

Height
270cm (106.30")
Width
158cm (62.20")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA983833
Dealers Internal Ref
R-1255
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique handknotted Afghan Sulyman village rug featuring geometric octagonal motifs across a red field. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan Sulyman Village Rug, Excellent Colour, Circa 1900/20.

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An antique handknotted Afghan Sulyman village rug featuring geometric octagonal motifs across a red field.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN SULYMAN VILLAGE RUG, EXCELLENT COLOUR, CIRCA 1900/20.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal / Nomadic
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOctagonal guls, Geometric borders, Tribal medallions
  • SizeH 270 cm (106 in) x W 158 cm (62 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Afghan village rugs, including those from Sulyman communities, are traditionally handknotted by nomadic and semi-nomadic weavers, typically featuring distinctive geometric motifs and rich madder red vegetable dyes.

These rugs are constructed using handspun sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation warp and weft, often utilizing symmetrical or asymmetrical knots dyed with natural colourants.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the irregular weave density, natural variations in handspun wool, traditional vegetable dye oxidation, and wear patterns consistent with age.

An antique tribal rug provides grounding texture and warmth, pairing effectively with minimalist contemporary furniture or acting as a focal point in eclectic and traditional spaces.

Preservation involves regular gentle vacuuming without beater bars, professional specialist cleaning, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable rug underlay.
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