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Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.
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Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 12ft 6in x 7ft 1in (380 x 216cm).

Very good example of a main carpet by the Chakhansur Baluch of South West Afghanistan, border region near the Seistan Desert. Typical design for this region with the classic long kilim ends. Excellent wool, tight weave and natural dyes.

Circa 1890.

The carpet has superb colour with rich red tones, with the design outlined in dark indigo blue, there are ivory highlights around the border.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is one very small old repair that I detected.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

A very good example of genuine Baluch weaving.

Stock Number: DS-0707.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Main Carpet to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
216cm (85.04")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1076233
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-0707
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Size: 12ft 6in x 7ft 1in (380 x 216cm).
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Very good example of a main carpet by the Chakhansur Baluch of South West Afghanistan, border region near the Seistan Desert.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Typical design for this region with the classic long kilim ends. Excellent wool, tight weave and natural dyes.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges.
fig 1. Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

Circa 1890.

The carpet has superb colour with rich red tones, with the design outlined in dark indigo blue, there are ivory highlights around the border.

The carpet is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is one very small old repair that I detected.

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

A very good example of genuine Baluch weaving.

Stock Number: DS-0707.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Main Carpet to the 1890s.

Height
380cm (149.61")
Width
216cm (85.04")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1076233
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0707
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges.

Antique Chakhansur Baluch Main Carpet, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges. View XIII
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An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges.
ANTIQUE CHAKHANSUR BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1076233
An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool main carpet featuring a deep red field with repeated dark blue geometric motifs and multi-bordered edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaluch / Afghan Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Indigo
  • MotifsGeometric field motifs, Stepped borders, Flat-weave kilim ends, Repeating dark blue motifs
  • SizeH 380 cm (150 in) x W 216 cm (85 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Chakhansur Baluch main carpet originates from Western Afghanistan around 1890, created in the traditional tribal style. Produced from wool with a tight weave and natural dyes, the piece displays rich red tones across the field, outlined in dark indigo blue with ivory highlights around the multi-bordered edges and classic long flat-weave kilim ends. The design incorporates repeated dark blue geometric motifs and stepped borders over a deep red ground, complete with a good pile showing slight even wear and one very small old repair. The rug measures 380 cm high, 216 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. It is suitable for normal domestic use on the floor of a gentleman's library or similar living space.

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Chakhansur Baluch carpets are traditional hand-knotted floor coverings produced by Baluch nomadic tribes in southwestern Afghanistan, characterised by repetitive geometric motifs, dark red and indigo palettes, and flat-woven kilim ends.

These carpets are hand-woven using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and warp structures, often dyed with natural plant and mineral dyes to produce rich terracotta, madder red, indigo, and dark brown tones.

Authentic period examples feature soft wool quality, subtle natural dye variations known as abrash, precise geometric knotting, original striped flat-weave kilim ends, and an absence of harsh synthetic dyes.

A tribal carpet anchors modern living spaces by introducing textural contrast and grounded colour tones, pairing effectively with minimal contemporary furniture, polished concrete floors, or traditional dark timber schemes.

Regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush removes surface dust, while immediate spot-cleaning with cold water and periodic specialist dry washing preserve the integrity of hand-spun wool and natural dyes.
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