ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN TIMURI BALUCH RUG, DEEP ...

Item Ref
R-1774

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.
£5,000
| $6,572 USD | €5,961 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, 'SARAKHS' BALUCH, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
R-1357

Size: 3ft 10in x 2ft 10in (117 x 86cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug a design that is typical of the Sarakhs Baluch of Khorasan.

Late 19th century.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original decorated end finishes at the top end.

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

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-1357.
£4,350
| $5,718 USD | €5,186 EUR

ANTIQUE CHAKHANSUR BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
DS-0707

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.
£4,000
| $5,258 USD | €4,768 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH MAIN CARPET OF ...

Item Ref
DS-0772

Size: 9ft 4in x 5ft 9in (285 x 176cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with classic design and complete kilim ends with chevron design.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

A good Timuri main carpet with classic medallion design, note the large white flowers in each corner. The border is of a classic Timuri design. The carpet has a classic Timuri colour palette of soft madder red and dark indigo blue, with highlights in ivory and light blue. The long kilim ends have a chevron design decorated with bands of weft work.

The carpet is in good condition with even wear with medium pile, some corrosion to the browns.

Stock Number: DS-0772.
£3,000
| $3,943 USD | €3,576 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN CHAKHANSUR BALUCH MAIN CAR[PET, SUPERB ...

Item Ref
DS-0777

Size: 11ft 0in x 6ft 5in (335 x 196cm).

A 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. Excellent wool, tight weave and natural dyes.

Circa 1900.

The carpet has superb colour with warm madder red tones and deep aubergine, with the design outlined in dark indigo blue, there are ivory highlights around the border. This unique design would appear to be a repeat tree or shrub design, the diamond border is also found on carpets woven by the Timuri tribes.

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

The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use.

A very good example of genuine Baluch weaving.

Stock Number: DS-0777.
£2,750
| $3,615 USD | €3,278 EUR

ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, ...

Item Ref
DS-0709

Size: 9ft 6in x 6ft 1in (290 x 185cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet of small size and classic design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri repeat medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is very warm. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.

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

Stock Number: DS-0709.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN ...

Item Ref
DS-0761

Size: 10ft 0in x 5ft 6in (306 x 167cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet of classic hooked medallion design.

Circa 1880.

A good example of a Timuri main carpet with the traditional Timuri hooked medallion design. The carpet probably originates from the area around Farah or Chakhansur, in Western Afghanistan near the borders with eastern Persia; and has some Taimani influence. The carpet is woven in shades of madder red, light and dark indigo blue, olive brown and ivory; the overall colour palette is warm and soft. The main border is of a repeat diamond design with very well drawn reciprocal rams horn inner and outer guards. Note the very long original kilim end finishes in bands of different colours.

The carpet is in good condition with some wear and medium pile, there are a few historic old repairs.

Stock Number: DS-0761.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH OR TIMURI MAIN CARPET ...

Item Ref
DS-0715

Size: 12ft 5in x 6ft 11in (378 x 210cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch main carpet, with traditional design often associated with the Timuri tribes.

Circa 1900.

A good main carpet with classic repeat medallion design, both of these medallion types are found on carpets and rugs attributed to the Timuri tribes. The border is also of a classic Timuri design. The carpet has a soft warm colour palette, the dyes are produced with madder and walnut, giving this purple red colour. The olive browns are showing signs of corrosion as one would expect; small highlight details are in light indigo blue and ivory.

The carpet has even wear with medium pile, some corrosion to the browns.

Stock Number: DS-0715.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, LATTICE DESIGN, LARGE BOAT ...

Item Ref
R-1109

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 5in (162 x 103cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with outstanding colour with a superb large scale boat border.

Circa 1870.

A superb Baluch rug with a diamond lattice design to the narrow field .
surrounded by the large boat border. The colours are excellent with soft madder red, deep aubergine, several blues, ivory and black.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. The rug has very good wool and also retains the original kilim at the top end, this has weft work decoration.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1109.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, 'SARAKHS' BALUCH, CAMEL ...

Item Ref
H-382

Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 9in (150 x 83cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug a design that is typical of the Sarakh's Baluch of Khorasan.

Late 19th century.

The rug has a well drawn tree of life design and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original banded weft work decorated end finishes at both ends. Note the inner border of stars.

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

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: H-382.
£2,500
| $3,286 USD | €2,980 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI LATTICE ...

Item Ref
R-1960

Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 11in (164 x 90cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorassan region of Eastern Persia with a well drawn mina khani lattice design.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with a diamond lattice design with mina khani (many flowers) type floral design, surrounded by the large boat border. The colours are excellent with electric blues, deep aubergine, madder red, ivory and black. The small white flowers really stand out against the midnight indigo blue field.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. There is some corrosion to the blacks and browns as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1960.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG FROM FERDOWS REGION, CAMEL ...

Item Ref
R-1163

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 6in (162 x 107cm).

Antique Baluch rug, these Baluch rugs are known as Arab Baluch from the Ferdows region..

Circa 1900.

The rug has a traditional design unique to this region, the floral design is on a camel ground.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1163.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
H-462

Size: 7ft 1in x 3ft 3in (216 x 100cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a mina khani design on a dark indigo blue field.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with a mina khani type floral design, surrounded by the large classic flowering tree border. The colours are excellent with madder red, ivory, aubergine and dark indigo blue. The rug retains its original decorative end finishes at both ends.

The rug is in good 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: H-462.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG WITH UNUSUAL HUMAN ...

Item Ref
H-466

Size: 5ft 4in x 2ft 9in (162 x 85cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug a design that is typical of the Sarakhs Baluch of Khorasan.

Circa 1880.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. Of particular note is the human figure at the top of the tree just below the mihrab, the hand placements are also filled with large hands. The rug retains part of the original decorated end finishes at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. There is some wear to the goat hair side bindings and slight losses to the end kilims. The black dyed wool is corroded as one would expect.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: H-466.
£2,250
| $2,957 USD | €2,682 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRYER RUG OF RARE TYPE, ...

Item Ref
D-0429

Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 10in (126x 86cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of rare form with Turkmen design.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This rare rug with Turkmen inspired design is considered by Craycraft to be by the Sarakh Baluch. The two vertical rows of large round Turkmen guls appear to be disappearing at the top under the mihrab, giving a three dimensional effect. The minor guls are also of Turkmen design.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

This is a rare rug from a scarce group of weavings, it is very collectible and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0429.
£2,000
| $2,629 USD | €2,384 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH MAIN CARPET, SUPERB EARLY EXAMPLE, ...

Item Ref
DS-0714

Size: 11ft 9in x 6ft 7in (357 x 200cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch main carpet, with superb colour and kilim ends with chevron design.

Circa 1860/70.

A good main carpet with classic repeat 'tree of life' design, this is known as 'kalam donneh' or 'pencil box' design in Afghanistan. The border is of the meandering vine design. The rug has excellent colour with a warm madder red along with indigo blue and aubergine. Good complete long kilim ends with chevron design decorated with a band of weft work.

The rug is in fair condition with wear, heavy in places as can be seen in the images, there are also some historic old repairs.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use. A Timuri / Baluch main carpet of good age with superb colour.

Stock Number: DS-0714.
£2,000
| $2,629 USD | €2,384 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, SCARCE DESIGN ATTRIBUTED ...

Item Ref
D-0512

Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 1in (132 x 94cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of scarce form, attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan' by Craycraft.

Circa 1880.

A scarce and colourful Baluch rug, the central panel is of the well known 'tile' design. Other design elements are found in Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rugs.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, and good pile, with soft glossy wool. The rug retains it original kilim ends with weft work decoration.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0512.
£1,950
| $2,563 USD | €2,325 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI YAQOUB KHANI / BALUCH PRAYER ...

Item Ref
DS-0488

Size: 4ft 8in x 2ft 9in (142 x 85cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a camel wool ground.

Circa 1870 or earlier.

This is a very unusual and possibly rare Timuri / Baluch prayer rug, the well known box design is on a camel ground. The drawing of the 'willow leaf' design in the camel coloured boxes is very detailed with an archaic feel. The hand placements are of willow leaf design. Note the original flat woven panel with bands of piled work at the upper end. The border is of a very simple leaf design.

All of the design elements point towards this being a very early example of this type of prayer rug, I have not seen an earlier example published.

The rug is in fair condition with wear in places and medium pile. The rug has some old repairs, mainly to the sides and some old areas of slight damage. This is a collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0488.
£1,950
| $2,563 USD | €2,325 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, LATTICE DESIGN, SUPERB LONG ...

Item Ref
H-069

Size: 5ft 11in x 2ft 11in (185 x 89cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, probably Timuri tribe.

Circa 1880.

A superb Baluch rug with a fine diamond lattice design, the bright indigo blue diagonal lattice is really outstanding. The rug has a scarce border design on a charcoal coloured background.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The rug has very good wool and also retains the original long kilims at both ends, these have weft work decoration.

A very good collectable Baluch rug.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-069.
£1,950
| $2,563 USD | €2,325 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, UNUSUAL DESIGN WITH SUPERB ...

Item Ref
H-465

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 1in (168 x 95cm).

Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan. A Baluch rug with outstanding colour with a superb floral border.

Circa 1880.

A superb Baluch rug with a tree design on a dark indigo blue field, the tree is framed by large rosettes. The large scale border is of classic Baluch 'flower' design.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug has very good soft wool and superb colour, there is some corrosion to the blacks.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-465.
£1,850
| $2,432 USD | €2,205 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH RUG, LARGE IVORY ...

Item Ref
D-0127

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 6in (163 x 106cm).

Antique Baluch rug from the borders of Western Afghanistan and Eastern Persia, probably Timuri tribe.

Circa 1880.

A superb rug with a diamond lattice design on an indigo blue ground. The large scale ivory border is of classic Baluch 'boat' or 'vine' design is considered to be scarce.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and low pile. The rug also retains the original kilims at both ends, these have weft work decoration.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

A scarce and collectible small rug.

Stock Number: D-0127.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
DS-0563

Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 3in (176 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with willow leaf design.

Circa 1880.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with repeat willow leaf design in alternating colours, giving a lattice design. The ground colour is a very soft madder red, the dark indigo blue stands out against this. The border is of the well known meandering vine design. The soft olive brown in the border is quite unusual. Note how the inner and outer guards are made up of small white floral rosettes, these really stand out and give the rug structure.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns.

A good Timuri rug with excellent wool quality and older than most examples.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0563.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, KHORASAN REGION, GREAT CONDITION, ...

Item Ref
DS-0695

Size: 7ft 5in x 4ft 5in (225 x 135cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia, with all over 'boxed gul. design.

Circa 1900.

The rug is from the Khorasan region and could be attributed to the Yaqub Khani or the Mahdad Khani tribe, the repeat design is Turkmen inspired with small repeat boxes containing a Turkmen style gul as found on fine Tekke chuval. The main border also contains a Turkmen design. The rug as superb soft colours and excellent wool.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0695.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE CAMEL GROUND PRAYER RUG BY THE ...

Item Ref
D-0611

Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 7in (139 x 79cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with unusual Turkmen inspired design, from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880.

The natural undyed camel wool really glows in the light and has very subtle changes in colour as you move over the rug. This rug belongs to a small group of weavings with this Turkmen inspired design. Note the large panels at each end in soumak work.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile. There are several small splits where the soumak end panels join the rug, these could easily be repaired. There is also an old small repair just above the centre middle of the rug, this can be seen in the images.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0611.
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, UNUSUAL DESIGN, GREAT COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-199

Size: 6ft 4in x 3ft 3in (192 x 99cm).

Antique Baluch rug, with interesting design

Late 19th century

A very nice Baluch rug, with one of the less common designs

Superb wool quality, excellent soft red field colour, with good blues

Very slight even wear with almost full pile, very soft wool

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-199
£1,750
| $2,300 USD | €2,086 EUR

ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG OF LARGE ...

Item Ref
DS-1465

Size: 10ft 8in x 4ft 7in (310 x 140cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Ferdows region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1900.

A large rug with three vertical rows of nine large Turkmen guls on a rich aubergine coloured ground. The large scale secondary gul design between the guls is typical of these rugs. The border is a well drawn and is one of the less common Baluch borders.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, very soft wool, note the original kilim end finishes.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-1465.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE BAHLULI BALUCH OR TIMURI RUG, WESTERN ...

Item Ref
D-0482

Size: 5ft 10in x 2ft 8in (178 x 82cm).

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch or Timuri rug with a repeat gul design.

Circa 1880.

Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia. This example has a repeat Turkmen inspired gul design in diagonal rows of alternating colours, including various shades of blue and a clear green. The border is related in design to others found on Bahluli rugs. It is suggested that this rug could also have been woven by nomads of the Timuri tribes.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium / low pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0482.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI ...

Item Ref
D-0624

Size: 5ft 11in x 3ft 2in (180 x 96cm).

Antique Khorasan Baluch rug with a variant of the mina khani design.

Circa 1880.

This is a good Baluch rug, with a well known but scarce variant of the mina khani design, large flower heads linked by serrated leaves. The design stands out well against the midnight indigo blue ground. Note the small white flowers that appear through out the design along with many other small tribal design elements. The main border is a well drawn version of the meandering vine design. Note the original kilim end finishes with chevron design at both ends. This is an excellent collectible early Baluch rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile. There is slight wear to the side bindings and ends. The rug has a very soft and floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0624.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE RUG BY THE BALUCH TRIBES OF ...

Item Ref
D-0200

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 1in (168 x 94cm).

Antique Baluch rug from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1880.

This is a good rug with a very well drawn lattice containing the 'snowflake' or 'blossom' design, on a dark indigo blue ground. Note the small trees filling the spaces within the lattice at the sides of the field. The main border is an interesting variant of the traditional Baluch 'boat' or 'vine' border. Both ends retain part of the original decorated kilim end finish.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some historic wear to the side bindings and the kilim ends.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0200.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE BLUE GROUND TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER ...

Item Ref
D-0481

Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 2in (144 x 97cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch blue ground prayer rug with 'tree of life' design, from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

A good blue ground Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with tree of life design to the field. The hand placements also contain a tree design.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, and low pile. The rug retains it original kilim ends with a stripe design and weft work decoration. There are small areas of damage to both kilim ends. There is some dye corrosion to the brown / blacks.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0481.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG; POSSIBLY TIMURI TRIBES, CAMEL ...

Item Ref
H-463

Size: 4ft 10in x 3ft 2in (148 x 96cm).

Antique Baluch rug with camel ground and tree of life.

Circa 1880.

This fine small Baluch rug has a very well drawn lotus leaf tree on a ground of soft camel wool. The border design and the two cord selvedge point to the possibility that this rug is by the Timuri tribes of Western Afghanistan. The rug retains its original long kilim end finishes at both ends.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug is offered in original condition with slight losses to the kilim ends and a little wear to the side bindings.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

A good rug with superb soft wool.

Stock Number: H-463.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, COMPARTMENT DESIGN, GREAT COLOUR ...

Item Ref
R-1104

Size: 6ft 1in x 3ft 3in (185 x 100cm).

Antique Baluch rug with three compartments. A Baluch rug with good traditional Baluch colours with a traditional Baluch boat border.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with interesting design, the colour combinations work very well, the use of ivory high lights gives the rug a lighter feel.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is slight corrosion to the blacks as one would expect.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: R-1104.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE TURKESTAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG, REPEAT BOX ...

Item Ref
DS-0501

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 10in (145 x 91cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug possibly by the Baluch tribes of Turkestan.

Circa 1900.

This is a very unusual prayer rug, with the well known box design on a camel coloured ground. The rug is very well drawn with a lot of detail, the knotting is very fine with excellent quality wool. Note the original end finishes with decoration; the use of ivory wool warps is typical of the Turkestan Baluch who have a lot of Turkmen influence in their weaving.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0501.
£1,500
| $1,972 USD | €1,788 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH FINE LATTICE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
D-1396

Size: 6ft 5in x 3ft 7in (196 x 109m).

Antique Khorasan Baluch rug with fine lattice design and unusual borders.

Circa 1880.

A good Khorasan Baluch rug with a fine repeat medallion lattice design in alternate rows of different shades of madder red and indigo blue. The rug is of complex design and has very well drawn borders, the ivory ground minor borders are most interesting.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-1396.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, PROBABLY SALAR KHANI, WESTERN ...

Item Ref
D-0959

Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 6in (190 x 106cm).

Antique Salar Khani Baluch rug with large turreted gul design.

Circa 1890.

A good Salar Khani Baluch rug from the border lands of Western Afghanistan, with a design of a single vertical row of five large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The main guls are separated by the Salar Khani motif at the sides. The rug is framed by multiple borders. The rug has a pleasing soft colour palette, note the use of a clear yellow and ivory for the highlights.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some corrosion to the black dyed wool, the ends show some signs of wear, the rug has very soft wool and a floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0959.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE YAQOUB-KHANI TIMURI PRAYER RUG OF SCARCE ...

Item Ref
MS13-19

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138x 86cm).

Antique prayer rug by the Yaqoub-Khani tribe with a scarce design.

Circa 1900.

This outstanding small prayer rug has the Yaqoub-Khani box design to the field on a dark indigo blue ground. There are very small highlights in green silk through out the rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile. There is corrosion to the browns.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display. The rug has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: MS13-19.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH PRAYER RUG, CAMEL GROUND, ...

Item Ref
H-419

Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 11in (128x 89cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch camel ground prayer rug with Turkmen related design.

Circa 1880.

A good camel ground Timuri Baluch prayer rug with Turkmen related design to the field. The hand placements contain a stylized tree design. The border designs are all associated with the Timuri tribes of Western Afghanistan.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The wool is soft to the touch, especially the camel colour. There are a few scattered old repairs.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: H-419.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, BLUE GROUND WITH ...

Item Ref
R-1857

Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 11in (128 x 90cm).

Antique Baluch blue ground prayer rug with 'tree of life' design.

Late 19th century.

A good blue ground Baluch prayer rug with tree of life design to the field. The hand placements also contain a tree design. The main border is of a repeat leaf design.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug retains it original long kilim ends with a chevron design at the top end and a stripe design with weft work at the lower end. The rug does contain some very early synthetic dye that helps date it to the late 19th century.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-1857.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER RUG, CAMEL ...

Item Ref
D-0653

Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 8in (130x 80cm).

Antique Western Afghan Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life.

Circa 1880.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a 'tree of life' design and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. Note that there are in fact three separate 'tree of life' design elements, two to the field and one in the mihrab. The hand placements contain a 'bird head tree' design. The rug has a traditional Timuri 'star' design to the main border. There is a strong probability that this rug is the work of the Timuri tribes. The are a number of small details in silk through out the rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, The rug retains parts of the decorative kilim end finishes at each end, the lower end has extensive weft work decoration. The end kilims show some signs of wear with some losses.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0653.
£1,450
| $1,906 USD | €1,729 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, GOOD DESIGN, EXCELLENT CONDITION, ...

Item Ref
R-220

Size: 5ft 9in x 3ft 7in. (175 x 109cm).

Antique Baluch rug, Western Afghanistan

Circa 1900

Excellent design and colour, very well drawn

Good condition with slight even wear, good pile

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Ref: R-220.
£1,350
| $1,774 USD | €1,609 EUR

ANTIQUE TRIBAL BALUCH RUG WITH LARGE SIZE ...

Item Ref
R-121

Size: 7ft 10in x 3ft 10in (238 x 116cm).

Antique Baluch rug with large guls

4th quarter 19th century

A very nice Baluch with unusually large gul design

Alot of Turkmen influence in both the major and minor gul design

Very nice colours with a soft red field, some attractive blues

Good condition with even wear and fair pile

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-121
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH, TOTEMIC TREE DESIGN, CIRCA ...

Item Ref
D-0373

Size: 6ft 7in x 3ft 8in (201 x 112cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a scarce design on a indigo blue field.

Circa 1890.

The rug has a totemic tree design, with a broad trunk rising upwards, with strong branches reaching out to the sides with flowers and stars. The main border is the classic Baluch meandering vine design.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns. The original end kilims exist in places and are a little ragged.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0373.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
DS-0670

Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 9in (160 x 84cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with Turkmen inspired design.

Circa 1880.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with repeat diagonal rows of a Turkmen design. The design in soft madder red and indigo blue stand out against the olive brown ground. The olive brown is corroded and leaves the design standing proud in profile. The small narrow borders frame the rug well. Note the original kilim remaining at both ends.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns, giving it a low pile height.

A good Timuri rug with excellent wool quality and older than most examples.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0670.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
D-0595

Size: 6ft 3in x 3ft 2in (190 x 96cm).

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with diagonal lattice design.

Circa 1890.

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, the diamond lattice contains a gul like design in diagonal rows of alternating colour, madder red and aubergine. The lattice is in an olive brown that has corroded. The triple borders are all of the linked leaf design in madder and aubergine, the olive brown has again corroded giving a sculpted effect. The rug has very soft wool and is an excellent example of type.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some dye corrosion to the olive browns.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0595.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, TRADITIONAL YAQUAB KHANI DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-207

Size: 9ft 4in x 5ft 5in (285 x 164cm).

Antique Baluch rug, with traditional design often found in both Timuri and Yaqub Khani weavings.

Circa 1900.

A very nice Baluch rug, with a very pleasing detailed compartment design.

Superb wool quality, excellent soft red field colour, with good blues and ivory highlights.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, slightly lower in a few places, very soft wool with some corrosion to the browns as one would expect. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: R-207.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, TIMURI / YAQOUB ...

Item Ref
D-0357

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 10in (122 x 87cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a scarce aubergine coloured ground.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This is a very unusual and possibly rare Timuri / Baluch prayer rug, the well known box design is on a very rich aubergine coloured ground. The hand placements are of a tree or shrub design. Note the original weft work decorated end panel at the lower end.

The rug is in fair condition with wear in places and medium / low pile. The rug has no repairs and is in original condition. This is a collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0357.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI OR BALUCH RUG, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
D-0249

Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 9in (160 x 115cm).

Antique Timuri or Baluch rug from the borders of Western Afghanistan and Eastern Persia, probably Timuri tribe.

Circa 1880.

A superb and scarce rug with a repeat diamond design on a rich aubergine ground, the diamonds are in varying shades of madder and indigo. The use of white wool in the border stand out against the rich palette of the rug.

The rug is in good condition with some wear and medium / low pile, there is also some dye corrosion. The rug also retains the original long kilims at both ends, these have a band of weft work decoration.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

A scarce and collectible small rug.

Stock Number: D-0249.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH CAMEL GROUND, TREE ...

Item Ref
MT-009

Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 9in (149x 84cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug has a traditional Baluch design to the main border.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and almost full pile.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display. The rug has a soft floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: MT-009.
£1,250
| $1,643 USD | €1,490 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRYER RUG, KHORASSAN REGION, UNUSUAL ...

Item Ref
D-0582

Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 9in (135 x 85cm).

Antique Baluch prayer of interesting design and colour.

Circa 1900.

The rug is by the Baluch tribes of Khorassan region, Eastern Persia. The rug has an all over repeat lotus leaf design on a rusty orange ground, this is a variant of the 'tree of life' design. This is repeated in the hand placements either side of the mihrab. The use of white to highlight the shape of the rugs field is typical of the Khorassan Baluch.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear, and good pile, with soft glossy wool. The rug retains it original kilim ends at both ends.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0582.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI ...

Item Ref
D-0613

Size: 6ft 11in x 3ft 3in (212 x 100cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a variation of the mina khani design on a dark indigo blue field.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with a mina khani type floral design, the flower heads are within a lattice with small white flowers at the intersections. The rug has an interesting variation of the Baluch leaf border. Both ends retain part of the original kilim end finishes, although they are showing signs of historic use. The rug has a warm colour palette due to the light madder red used throughout.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0613.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, CALYX LATTICE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
D-0647

Size: 7ft 7in x 3ft 10in (230 x 117cm).

Antique Baluch rug from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a very well drawn lattice design.

Circa 1880.

The rug has a 'calyx' lattice design to the field, in alternating diagonal rows of indigo blue and madder red. The border is a well drawn example of the Baluch meandering vine design. The rug retains part of the original kilim end finishes at both ends, the lower end kilim has a old patch repair. The rug is of fine weave with very good soft wool.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile, the side bindings and ends show a few signs of wear..

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0647.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE TAIMANI BALUCH 'SEH MIHRAB' PRAYER RUG, ...

Item Ref
DS-0371

Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (135 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.

Circa 1900.

This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' soft colour palette, note the use of camel wool through out. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with glossy pile; the browns are corroded in places. A very good example of this type of prayer rug, possibly older than most.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0371.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE TAIMANI BALUCH 'SEH MIHRAB' PRAYER RUG, ...

Item Ref
DS-0483

Size: 5ft 1in x 3ft 7in (155 x 108cm).

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.

Circa 1900.

This is an outstanding example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has a superb colour palette, the warm madder red ground and burnt orange make this rug visually very pleasing. The drawing of the design is beautifully executed, with some unusual features. The rug retains the original kilim end finishes with weft work decoration. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with glossy pile; The lower kilim end show some wear with slight losses.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0483.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH / TIMURI PRAYER RUG, WESTERN ...

Item Ref
D-1230

Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 0in (146 x 92cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with repeat shrub design, from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900.

An interesting prayer rug with a repeat lattice design of small shrubs, on a camel ground. Note the use of small amounts of yellow as a highlight on alternate shrubs. The light indigo blue used in the inner border really brings the rug to life.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug retains the original end finishes which show some slight wear.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use, or would make a good display item.

Stock Number: D-1230.
£1,200
| $1,577 USD | €1,431 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH SCARCE WHITE GROUND ...

Item Ref
R-2268

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 3in (167 x 99cm).

Antique Baluch rug, with scarce white ground stripe design.

Circa 1900.

An interesting rug with a design related to those found on Ersari chuval and sleeping rugs. The alternating stripes of white and madder red contain a repeat bar and star design. The border is the classic Baluch boat border.

The rug is in fair condition with wear and medium / low pile, the rug is fine with a soft floppy handle.

Hand washed and ready for use or display. Suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: R-2268.
£1,100
| $1,446 USD | €1,311 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH CAMEL GROUND PRAYER RUG WITH ...

Item Ref
H-350

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 11in (138 x 89cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design that is typical of the Baluch of Khorasan.

Circa 1900.

The rug is drawn with a tree of life and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original end finishes at both ends with long fringes at the lower end.

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

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: H-350.
£1,100
| $1,446 USD | €1,311 EUR

ANTIQUE YAQOUB KHANI BALUCH RUG, OCTOGEN DESIGN ...

Item Ref
D-0254

Size: 6ft 11in x 4ft 4in (210 x 131cm).

Antique Baluch rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe with octogen medallion design.

Circa 1900.

The rug has four large turreted octogen guls on a rich aubergine coloured ground. Note the traditional Yaqoub Kahani design on a white ground in each of the corners. The rug is framed by multiple traditional Baluch borders.

The rug is in good condition with slight wear and medium pile. The rug retains its original end finishes which are now showing some signs of wear.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0254.
£1,000
| $1,314 USD | €1,192 EUR

ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG, LARGE TURKMEN ...

Item Ref
R-1858

Size: 5ft 8in x 3ft 0in (172 x 92cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Khorassan region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with one of the less common designs, a single row of 6 large Tekke Turkmen guls. The border is a well drawn version of the Baluch 'boat' border.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, medium pile, very soft wool.

Hand washed and ready for use or display. The rug would be suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: R-1858.
£975
| $1,282 USD | €1,162 EUR

ANTIQUE SALAR KHANI BALUCH RUG, LARGE GUL ...

Item Ref
D-0891

Size: 7ft 5in x 4ft 5in (227 x 135cm).

Antique Salar Khani Baluch rug with large turreted gul design.

Circa 1900.

A good Salar Khani Baluch rug of large size, with a design of two rows of four large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The minor guls are elongated and outlined in white, containing the typical Salar Khani motif . The multiple borders frame the rug well.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is some corrosion to the black dyed wool, the sides and ends show some signs of wear, the rug has very soft wool and a floppy handle. There is slight discolouration to the fringe at the lower end, this is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0891.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH MUSHWANI TYPE DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
D-0958

Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 10in (160 x 88cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, probably Herat region, of small size with a bold Mushwani design giving a very striking visual effect.

Circa 1900.

This striking small Baluch rug has bands of the so called 'Mushwani' design in alternating colours of madder red, green and dark indigo blue, creating a large scale zig zag effect. The simple white ground borders really stand out.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile. The rug has excellent soft wool and a floppy handle. The rug retains the original kilim end finish at both ends, with long ivory tassels.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use, or would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0958.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG, LARGE TURKMEN ...

Item Ref
D-0942

Size: 7ft 10in x 3ft 8in (240 x 113cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Ferdows region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with three rows of nine large Tekke Turkmen guls on a rich aubergine coloured ground. The secondary gul is the well known Turkmen 'Kotshak' ram's horn design. A very good Turkmen inspired Baluch rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and good pile, the wool is very soft.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0942.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG WITH SCARCE REPEAT SMALL ...

Item Ref
H-522

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 5in (168 x 105cm).

Antique Baluch rug with repeat small octagon design.

Circa 1900.

This is a very good small Baluch rug, the design is most unusual with rows of small octagons containing a cross design. The alternating colours give the appearance of diagonal stripes. The border is of a traditional Baluch design. The rug has excellent colour with natural dyes and very soft wool.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and good pile. There are slight losses to the lower end, the end has been secured.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: H-522.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH RUG, MAHDAD KHANI TRIBE, FERDOWS ...

Item Ref
D-0591

Size: 7ft 8in x 3ft 11in (234 x 120cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Ferdows region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1890.

A good Baluch rug with one of the less common designs, two rows of eight large Tekke Turkmen guls on a rich aubergine coloured ground. The large scale design between the guls is typical of these rugs. The border is a well drawn and features the Turkmen 'kochak' design. A very good Turkmen inspired Baluch rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, medium pile, very soft wool, there is some wear / damage to the side bindings. (Reflected in the price).

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0591.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, CAMEL GROUND WITH ...

Item Ref
D-0612

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 2in (122 x 66cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug of very small size.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a well drawn tree of life design and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original banded weft work decorated end finishes at both ends. Due to the very small size, this rug could have been woven for a child to use.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The lower end finish shows some signs of wear.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0612.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER RUG, OUTSTANDING ...

Item Ref
D-0646

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138x 86cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with 'tree of life' design.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original end finishes at both ends. The tree of life is very well drawn with a spacious feel, the mihrab and hand placements both contain a 'bird head tree' design. The border design is typical of Timuri work.

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

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0646.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER RUG, BLUE ...

Item Ref
D-0651

Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 1in (133 x 95cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch blue ground prayer rug with repeat leaf design.

Circa 1880.

This is a scarce example of a blue ground Timuri rug from Western Afghanistan, with an all over lotus leaf design; the hand placements also contain the leaf design. The squarer shape is an indicator of an early date.

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and corrosion. There are losses to the kilim ends and side bindings.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0651.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH FERDOWS REGION RUG, CAMEL GROUND ...

Item Ref
D-0644

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 1in (163 x 95cm).

Antique Baluch rug, these Baluch rugs are known as Arab Baluch from the Ferdows region.

Late 19th century.

The rug has a traditional design unique to this region, the floral tree design is on a camel ground. Note the small birds, animals and other tribal devices.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion as one would expect and a few old repairs.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: D-0644.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE BAHLULI BALUCH RUG, LATTICE DESIGN WITH ...

Item Ref
D-0256

Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 1in (163 x 93cm).

Antique Afghan Bahluli Baluch rug with a lattice design and ivory ground border.

Circa 1890.

Bahluli Baluch rugs are fairly scarce and originate from the borders of Western Afghanistan and the Khorasan region of eastern Persia. This example has a fine lattice design containing the traditional Bahluli motif, note the small white rosette flower heads at each intersection of the lattice. The main border is a very traditional Bahluli design on a scarce ivory ground.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0256.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN ADRASKHAN BALUCH RUG WITH 'MUSHWANI' ...

Item Ref
D-0954

Size: 5ft 11in x 3ft 8in (180 x 113cm).

Antique Afghan Adraskhan Baluch rug of traditional ‘Mushwani’ design, the rug is of a warm colour with indigo blue.

Circa 1900/20.

This group of rugs made in Western Afghanistan, south of Herat; by the Baluch nomads. The rug has the traditional Mushwani design in indigo blue, the design is a series of multiple latch hooks or bird heads. The border is a rosette design, note the use of ivory for the corner rosettes, which is a feature of these rugs.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The wool is very soft and glossy.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0954.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI YAQUB KHANI / BALUCH RUG, ...

Item Ref
D-0490

Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 5in (123 x 74cm).

Antique Baluch rug, with traditional design often found in both Timuri and Yaqub Khani weavings.

Circa 1880.

A very pleasing Baluch rug, with a very detailed compartment design with willow leaf and Turkmen inspired design elements. This design is usually found on main carpets and there is a good probability that this rug is a fragment of a larger carpet now made in to a sweet little rug.

Superb wool quality, excellent soft madder red colour, with good blues and ivory highlights.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and good pile. The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0490.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE ARAB BALUCH RUG, FERDOWS REGION, SPECTACULAR ...

Item Ref
D-0550

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 2in (168 x 96cm).

Antique Arab Baluch rug of scarce design from the Ferdows region.

Circa 1900.

The rug has a design of five medallions on a dark indigo blue ground, each medallion contains a Turkmen related gul design on a field of floral rosette flower heads. The main border is the outstanding feature of the rug, the ivory ground stands out against the darker colours used in the rug. The blacks in the border are heavily corroded giving a sculpted effect.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0550.
£950
| $1,249 USD | €1,132 EUR

ANTIQUE SALAR KHANI BALUCH RUG, KHORASAN REGION, ...

Item Ref
D-0460

Size: 5ft 0in x 2ft 7in (152 x 79cm).

Antique Salar Khani Baluch rug with turreted gul design.

Circa 1900.

A very nice small Baluch rug, with a design of two rows of six large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The minor guls are also similar to guls also found in Turkmen weaving. The narrow main border is of interest being a linked star design.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0460.
£900
| $1,183 USD | €1,073 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN MUSHWANI BALUCH RUG, SUPERB CONDITION, ...

Item Ref
MS9-18

Size: 6ft 6in x 4ft 1in (196 x 124cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch rug of traditional ‘mushwani’ design, the rug is of a warm madder colour with indigo blue.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug has the traditional Mushwani design is indigo blue, the design is a series of multiple latch hooks or bird heads. The border is a rosette design, note the use of ivory for the corner rosettes.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile. The wool is very soft and glossy.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

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

Stock Number: MS9-18.
£895
| $1,176 USD | €1,067 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI SISTAN BALUCH, 'SEH MIHRAB' ...

Item Ref
D-5044

Size: 4ft 7in x 2ft 9in (140 x 85cm).

Antique Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.

Circa 1900.

This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has wonderful soft colour palette. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with long glossy pile; the olive browns are corroded giving a sculpted effect. A very good example of this type of prayer rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-5044.
£850
| $1,117 USD | €1,013 EUR

ANTIQUE SALAR KHANI BALUCH RUG WITH HERATI ...

Item Ref
D-0629

Size: 6ft 6in x 3ft 7in (197 x 108cm).

Antique Baluch rug, with traditional repeat herati design often found in Salar Khani weavings.

Circa 1900.

A very nice small Baluch rug, with a well drawn variation of the herati design in clear colours. This design variation and colour palate is found on a small group of rugs, saddle bags and saddle covers woven by the Salar Khani sub tribe of the Baluch.

The rug has good wool quality, with clear madder red on a dark indigo blue ground, note the highlights in yellow and ivory.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and good pile, the blacks are corroded as one would expect in old Baluch weavings. The side and end finishes show some signs of light wear.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0629.
£850
| $1,117 USD | €1,013 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, POSSIBLY SALAR KHANI ...

Item Ref
D-0616

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 8in (137 x 80cm).

Antique Khorasan Baluch rug possibly by the Salar Khani Baluch, with turreted gul design.

Circa 1900.

A very sweet small Baluch rug, with a design of three large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The rug has a wonderful colour palette with soft madder red and large amounts of aubergine; the ivory highlights really stand out against this.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0616.
£800
| $1,052 USD | €954 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, CAMEL GROUND, STAR ...

Item Ref
D-0619

Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 0in (160 x 92cm).

Antique tribal Baluch rug with a repeat 'star' gul design on a camel ground.

Circa 1890.

This is a good example of a tribal Baluch rug woven in a limited colour palette on a camel ground. The star like guls are arranged in diagonal rows in alternating colours, giving a very pleasing design that is easy on the eye. The border is of a simple design with an archaic feel, note the original long kilim ends at both ends of the rug. The rug is most likely from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia, but could easily be from just over the border into Western Afghanistan.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium / low pile. There is slight wear to the side bindings and ends.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0619.
£800
| $1,052 USD | €954 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI ...

Item Ref
D-0935

Size: 5ft 8in x 3ft 2in (172 x 97cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a variation of the mina khani design on a dark indigo blue field.

Circa 1900.

A small Baluch rug with a mina khani type floral design, note the small white flower heads. The rug has the well known Baluch meandering vine border.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, there is some corrosion to the black dyed wool as you would expect.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0935.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG WITH UNUSUAL DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
D-5001

Size: 7ft 3in x 4ft 2in (222 x 128m).

Antique Khorasan Baluch rug with unusual design.

Circa 1900.

An interesting Baluch rug with two columns containing a repeat box medallion design. There are many small tribal filler elements around the columns. The main border is very well drawn and of a scarce design.

The rug is in fair condition with un-even wear and medium / low pile, there are some faded old historic repairs. The condition is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-5001.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, UNUSUAL TREE OF ...

Item Ref
DS-0453

Size: 4ft 9in x 3ft 0in (144 x 91cm).

Antique Baluch camel ground prayer rug with tree of life design.

Circa 1920.

The rug originates from the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia, it has an interesting tree of life design with the upper part in the mihrab changing into a bird head design, this can also be seen in the hand placement areas. Also note the inner border of stars. The rug retains its original long kilim end finishes, decorated with bands of weft work.

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

The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use.

Stock Number: DS-0453.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG WITH MINA KHANI ...

Item Ref
D-1461

Size: 6ft 0in x 3ft 1in (184 x 93cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with a interesting variant of the mina khani design on a dark indigo blue field.

Circa 1900/20.

An interesting Khorasan Baluch rug with a narrow field containing a variant of the mina khani floral design. The wide border is a traditional floral design with white flowers separated by panels of a diamond lattice. The overall effect is very pleasing to the eye.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile. There is some corrosion to the blacks.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-1461.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE SALAR KHANI BALUCH RUG, KHORASAN REGION, ...

Item Ref
D-0583

Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 6in (150 x 76cm).

Antique Salar Khani Baluch rug with turreted gul design.

Circa 1900.

A very good small Baluch rug, with a design of two rows of six large turreted guls similar in design to those found in Saryk Turkmen weaving. The minor guls are also similar to guls also found in Turkmen weaving, and are of note as they are woven in camel wool. The narrow main border is of interest being a linked star design, note how the lower end border is of the Baluch meandering vine design..

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, the blacks are corroded. There are some historic losses and wear to the ends and side bindings, this is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0583.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG, KHORASAN PROVIENCE, ...

Item Ref
D-0409

Size: 5ft 7in x 3ft 1in (170 x 94cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Khorasan region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1900.

A good Baluch rug with one of the less common designs, a single row of five box medallions surrounded by repeat borders of Turkmen inspired designs. Note the outer 'running dog' white border and the small diagonal stripe corner designs; these are typical of this group of Baluch rugs .

The rug is in good condition with even wear, medium pile, very soft wool, fine weave and a floppy handle.

The rug would be suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0409.
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH PRAYER RUG WITH DOKHTAR-E-QAZI ...

Item Ref
D-0361

Size: 5ft 0in x 3ft 6in (153 x 107cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug with 'Dokhtar-e-Qazi' design.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug originates from the border region of Western Afghanistan and Eastern Persia.

Superb colour through out with indigo blues and soft madder reds tones. Note the chevron kilims at both ends.

Slight even wear with good pile, some corrosion to the browns.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

Stock Number: D-0361
£750
| $986 USD | €894 EUR

ANTIQUE KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, WILLOW LEAF DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
DS-0248

Size: 6ft 5in x 3ft 5in (195 x 105cm).

Antique Baluch rug from Khorasan province of Eastern Persia, with all over 'willow leaf' design.

Circa 1900/20.

The rug has a willow leaf design forming a lattice design, the border is of one of the less common Baluch designs. The rug has soft wool and a pleasing warm colour palette.

The rug is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile, there is a small historic discoloured area in the lower part of the rug; shown in close up images. (This is reflected in the price).

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0248.
£700
| $920 USD | €834 EUR

ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG, REPEAT LOTUS ...

Item Ref
D-2439

Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (134 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug with repeat lotus leaf design.

Circa 1920.

A good prayer rug with a repeat lotus leaf design to the field and hand placements. The rug has good colour with madder red, indigo blue and browns. The field of the rug is outlined in ivory wool, which gives the rug shape and definition.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile. The rug retains the original end finishes with some weft work decoration. The wool is very soft and glossy.

The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.

Stock Number: D-2439.
£695
| $913 USD | €829 EUR

ANTIQUE TAIMANI BALUCH PRAYER RUG OF UNUSUAL ...

Item Ref
DS-0661

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 5in (113 x 74cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug by the Taimani nomads of central western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

This is a interesting example of a small Taimani prayer rug, the design of two latch hook medallions on a soft red ground. The border design is most unusual and may point to the rug being from Turkestan.

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

The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: DS-0661.
£650
| $854 USD | €775 EUR

ANTIQUE TRIBAL KHORASAN BALUCH RUG, CAMEL WOOL, ...

Item Ref
D-0414

Size: 4ft 9in x 2ft 8in (145 x 82cm).

Antique Khorasan region Baluch rug with a lattice design woven with camel wool.

Circa 1900.

This tribal Baluch rug is of a very rustic form, woven by nomads using the material that they had to hand, camel wool, undyed brown sheep's wool and some dark indigo dyed wool. The lattice design is typical for the region and also associated with the Bahluli nomads. The border is of the well known meandering vine design.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile, lower in a few places. The rug has a very soft floppy handle.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0414.
£600
| $789 USD | €715 EUR

ANTIQUE MAHDAD KHANI BALUCH RUG, GOOD EARLY ...

Item Ref
D-1235

Size: 6ft 2in x 3ft 3in (189 x 99cm).

Antique Baluch rug, by the Mahdad Khani tribe of the Ferdows region of Eastern Persia.

Circa 1890.

A interesting Baluch rug with large Tekke Turkmen guls on a rich aubergine coloured ground, note how the guls appear to disappear under the border at the sides and ends. The secondary gul is also drawn on a large scale. A very good Turkmen inspired Baluch rug.

The rug is in fair condition with un-even wear, heavy in places and medium / low pile pile; the condition is reflected in the price.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-1235.
£595
| $782 USD | €709 EUR

ANTIQUE BALUCH (TIMURI) PRAYER RUG, CAMEL GROUND ...

Item Ref
D-0923

Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 10in (165 x 87cm).

Antique Western Afghan Baluch / Timuri camel ground prayer rug with tree of life.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has good colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug has a traditional Baluch design to the main border which is found in rugs from this region. There is a possibility that this rug could be the work of the Timuri tribes.

The rug is in fair condition with uneven wear and medium / low pile, there is heavy wear in places and a few scattered old repairs; this is reflected in the price of the rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0923.
£495
| $651 USD | €590 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER RUG, 'Dokhtar-e-Qazi' ...

Item Ref
D-0528

Size: 3ft 1in x 3ft 5in (93 x 103cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with ''Dokhtar-e-Qazi' related design, from Western Afghanistan.

Circa 1890.

A interesting Timuri / Baluch prayer rug with 'Dokhtar-e-Qazi' design to the field. The rug is of a very small size and may have been woven for a child. Note how the borders do not continue around the top of the rug.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, and medium pile. Both ends of the rug show some signs of old repair and re-weaves. (This is reflected in the price).

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0528.
£495
| $651 USD | €590 EUR

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, EXCELLENT COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
D-682

Size: 10ft 7in x 6ft 6in (322 x 198cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet with all over shrub design.

2nd half 19th century

A really outstanding Timuri main carpet, the shrub design in this format is usually only found on smaller rugs and prayer rugs of the 'Dokhtar-e-Qazi' design. This carpet has classic Timuri borders and of particular note are the large end panels in soumak work.

Superb colour through out with great indigo blues and soft madder reds.

Slight even wear with good pile, some corrosion to the browns.

Hand washed and ready for use or display.

This is a scare and very collectable example of Timuri weaving in condition making it suitable for floor use.

Stock Number: D-682
SOLD

ANTIQUE WESTERN AFGHAN BALUCH CARPET, SHRUB DESIGN, ...

Item Ref
R-1259

Size: 12ft 2in x 6ft 7in (370 x 200cm).

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.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
TS-01

Size: 9ft 3in x 5ft 8in (283 x 172cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet, with superb colour and complete kilim ends.

Circa 1880.

A really outstanding Timuri main carpet, beautifully drawn with a superb classic Timuri 'boat' design main border. Note the very unusual side finishes.

Great colour through out with good blues, light green, soft reds and burnt orange, highlights in ivory.

Very good complete long kilim ends decorated with floated weft work.

Even wear with good pile, some corrosion, the rug is of very fine weave.

Hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: TS-01.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, SUPERB COLOUR, ...

Item Ref
AOR-029

Size: 8ft 10in x 6ft 1in (270 x 185cm).

Antique Timuri Baluch main carpet of small size, superb colour and complete kilim ends.

2nd half 19th century.

A really outstanding small Timuri main carpet, beautifully drawn with a superb classic Timuri main border.

Great colour through out with good blues, soft reds and burnt orange, highlights in ivory.

Very good complete long kilim ends decorated with floated weft work.

Even wear with good pile, some corrosion, the rug is of very fine weave.

Hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: AOR-029.
SOLD

ANTIQUE TIMURI BALUCH MAIN CARPET, WESTERN AFGHANISTAN, ...

Item Ref
TSM-03

Size: 9ft 0in x 5ft 7in (275 x 170cm).

A good antique main carpet by the Timuri Baluch of Western Afghanistan. The carpet is of the willow tree and shrub design with a classic Timuri border, also note the long decorated kilim end finishes

1st half 19th century.

The rug has the traditional Timuri dark indigo ground and clear reds with ivory high lights.

The rug is in fair condition with some heavy wear and corrosion, the pile is low.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

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

Stock Number: TSM-03
SOLD