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Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Salar Khani Tribe, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
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for sale €2,165     $2,350
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Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Salar Khani Tribe, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

19th century
Description

This beautiful dining sofreh has a plain-weave, natural camel-hair central field, decorated with stylised trees in brocaded technique. This central field is surrounded by two minor ivory borders and a wide main border in knotted-pile. The skirts or 'elems' are woven in long, horizontal bands of slit-tapestry weave, making this late 19th century dining rug a truly remarkable weaving. Please take a look at the two detail photos taken of the lower left and right corners of the camel-hair ground where you will see the weaver had originally planned to leave the border in plain-weave but then started to insert knotted-pile! Charming!

My thoughts on which Baluch tribe made this sofreh suggest the Salar Khani tribe who occupy parts of northern Khorassan province in north-eastern Persia.

Rare, very collectible and in near-mint condition.

Size: 1.45 x 0.76m (4' 9" x 2' 6").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09485428
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Natural madder and indigo dyestuffs: saturated shades showing subtle colour variations across the weave.
Hand-spun wool yarns of uneven thickness: village spinning before industrial machine-spun yarn.
Mixed flatweave and knotted pile structure: traditional Khorassan tribal weaving methods.
Undyed camel hair field: naturally variegated fawn ground with gentle age darkening.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1212204
Dealers Internal Reference
BM2273
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Description
This beautiful dining sofreh has a plain-weave, natural camel-hair central field, decorated with stylised trees in brocaded technique. This central field is surrounded by two minor ivory borders and a wide main border in knotted-pile.
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The skirts or 'elems' are woven in long, horizontal bands of slit-tapestry weave, making this late 19th century dining rug a truly remarkable weaving.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Please take a look at the two detail photos taken of the lower left and right corners of the camel-hair ground where you will see the weaver had originally planned to leave the border in plain-weave but then started to insert knotted-pile! Charming!

fig 1. An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs.
fig 1. Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Salar Khani Tribe, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

My thoughts on which Baluch tribe made this sofreh suggest the Salar Khani tribe who occupy parts of northern Khorassan province in north-eastern Persia.

Rare, very collectible and in near-mint condition.

Size: 1.45 x 0.76m (4' 9" x 2' 6").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09485428
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Natural madder and indigo dyestuffs: saturated shades showing subtle colour variations across the weave.
Hand-spun wool yarns of uneven thickness: village spinning before industrial machine-spun yarn.
Mixed flatweave and knotted pile structure: traditional Khorassan tribal weaving methods.
Undyed camel hair field: naturally variegated fawn ground with gentle age darkening.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212204
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2273
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs.
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Archive I An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs.

Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Salar Khani Tribe, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Archive II An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs. View IX
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs.
Antique Dining Sofreh, Baluch Salar Khani Tribe, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.
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An antique handwoven Baluch Sofreh flatweave textile featuring geometric chevron bands in dark red and navy framing a central panel with tree motifs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaluch Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourDark Red and Navy
  • MotifsTree of life motif, Geometric chevron pattern, Flatweave ends, Hand-knotted pile centre
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 76 cm (30 in)

This antique Baluch Salar Khani tribe dining sofreh originates from the Khorassan province in north-east Persia, dating to 1880 in the Baluch tribal style. Made from wool and cotton, the textile displays dark red and navy tones alongside ivory, featuring geometric chevron patterns, flatweave ends, a hand-knotted pile centre, and a tree of life motif. The plain-weave natural camel-hair central field incorporates stylised trees in a brocaded technique, surrounded by two minor ivory borders and a wide main border in knotted-pile, while the skirts or elems consist of long, horizontal bands of slit-tapestry weave with visible fringe ends. The piece measures 145 cm high and 76 cm wide. Suitable for use in a home today as a decorative rug placed on the floor or displayed as a wall hanging in a living room, hallway, or study to add textural warmth and traditional tribal pattern to an interior space.

FAQs

A sofreh is a woven Persian textile traditionally used by nomadic tribes as a communal dining mat or bread cloth. Woven primarily by the Baluch tribes of North-East Persia, these pieces often feature flatweave ends combined with hand-knotted pile sections for practical and decorative purposes.

Baluch textiles are typically hand-spun using local sheep wool for both the warp and weft, occasionally incorporating goat hair or cotton details. The yarn is traditionally dyed using natural vegetable dyes, yielding rich tones of indigo blue, dark red, brown, and ivory.

Authentic Baluch weavings are recognisable by their dark, saturated colour palette, dark selvedges, and geometric motifs such as chevrons, diamond lattices, or stylised tree patterns. They often incorporate a hybrid construction of kilim flatweave alongside hand-knotted pile panels.

A sofreh rug can be placed as a hallway runner, positioned under a narrow console table, or mounted on a wall as a decorative textile hanging. Its rich dark tones and geometric symmetry complement modern rustic, bohemian, or minimalist interior schemes.

Antique wool textiles should be vacuumed gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary brush. Spot clean spills immediately with mild water and natural wool detergent, avoiding harsh chemicals, and consult a professional rug specialist for periodic cleaning.
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