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This remarkable Baluch rug is an antique piece dating from the late 19th to the very early 20th century and is preserved in exceptional condition. The rug was originally woven in two separate long strips and later carefully joined together, a construction that reflects the limitations of the horizontal looms traditionally used by nomadic Baluch weavers.
Such looms were simple portable structures designed for a nomadic lifestyle. Because their width was limited, wider textiles were often produced by weaving narrow panels that were later joined together. This feature is a clear indication of the authentic tribal origin of the piece.
The rug displays a beautifully balanced composition with a simple yet sophisticated pattern. Its minimalistic design allows the remarkable colour palette to stand out. The colours are entirely derived from natural dyes, producing a rich and harmonious combination that has matured gracefully with time.
The texture of the rug is equally impressive. It is woven using very fine hand-spun wool, which gives the surface a soft yet durable character. Preparing such materials required tremendous patience and skill. The wool was spun by hand, often by elder women working in the evenings using simple tools. Dyeing was carried out in small batches using natural pigments derived from plants and minerals, a slow process that could take months before the yarn was ready for weaving.
Pieces like this reflect an ancient cultural tradition. The Baluch tribes originate from the region of eastern Iran and Sistan, an area with a deep archaeological history. (Archaeological discoveries at Shahr-e Sukhteh, the “Burnt City” in Sistan, date to roughly 3200–1800 BC, suggesting that settled cultures in this region extend back nearly five thousand years. Such ancient roots help explain the remarkable continuity of textile traditions and craftsmanship that survive in Baluch weaving today.)
With its refined simplicity, extraordinary colours, and superb texture, this rug represents the culmination of traditional skills passed down through generations. It is both a rare collector’s piece and a powerful decorative element capable of bringing depth, culture, and character to an interior space.
Material: Hand-spun wool
Dyes: Natural dyes
Origin: Baluch tribes, eastern Iran / Sistan region
Age: Late 19th – early 20th century
Size: 290 × 180 cm
Item No.: 53961
This remarkable Baluch rug is an antique piece dating from the late 19th to the very early 20th century and is preserved in exceptional condition. The rug was originally woven in two separate long strips and later carefully joined together, a construction that reflects the limitations of the horizontal looms traditionally used by nomadic Baluch weavers.
Such looms were simple portable structures designed for a nomadic lifestyle. Because their width was limited, wider textiles were often produced by weaving narrow panels that were later joined together. This feature is a clear indication of the authentic tribal origin of the piece.
The rug displays a beautifully balanced composition with a simple yet sophisticated pattern. Its minimalistic design allows the remarkable colour palette to stand out. The colours are entirely derived from natural dyes, producing a rich and harmonious combination that has matured gracefully with time.
The texture of the rug is equally impressive. It is woven using very fine hand-spun wool, which gives the surface a soft yet durable character. Preparing such materials required tremendous patience and skill. The wool was spun by hand, often by elder women working in the evenings using simple tools. Dyeing was carried out in small batches using natural pigments derived from plants and minerals, a slow process that could take months before the yarn was ready for weaving.
Pieces like this reflect an ancient cultural tradition. The Baluch tribes originate from the region of eastern Iran and Sistan, an area with a deep archaeological history. (Archaeological discoveries at Shahr-e Sukhteh, the “Burnt City” in Sistan, date to roughly 3200–1800 BC, suggesting that settled cultures in this region extend back nearly five thousand years. Such ancient roots help explain the remarkable continuity of textile traditions and craftsmanship that survive in Baluch weaving today.)
With its refined simplicity, extraordinary colours, and superb texture, this rug represents the culmination of traditional skills passed down through generations. It is both a rare collector’s piece and a powerful decorative element capable of bringing depth, culture, and character to an interior space.
Material: Hand-spun wool
Dyes: Natural dyes
Origin: Baluch tribes, eastern Iran / Sistan region
Age: Late 19th – early 20th century
Size: 290 × 180 cm
Item No.: 53961