• Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug (c. Late 19th Century, 2’7 x 4’8): A handwoven rectangular rug with geometric patterns in red, brown, beige, and dark blue, horizontal stripes, intricate designs, and fringed edges—perfect for adding character to any space.
  • Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug (late 19th c.), 2’7 x 4’8, features red, brown, and black geometric patterns with fringed edges—a striking tribal wool piece displayed on a wooden floor.
  • A corner of the Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug c. Late 19th Century (2’7 x 4’8), with geometric red, navy, beige, and brown patterns, lies on a wooden floor. Slightly frayed edges highlight its vintage appeal against the wood grain.
  • An Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug c. Late 19th Century (2’7 x 4’8) with red, navy, and beige geometric patterns and fringed edges is shown partially on a wooden floor; only part of the tribal wool rug is visible.
  • An Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug (c. Late 19th Century, 2’7 x 4’8) with red, brown, black, and cream geometric stripes and diamonds plus a short fringe decorates the wooden floor. Brand: Unknown.
  • An Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug (c. Late 19th Century, 2’7 x 4’8) with geometric patterns in red, brown, and dark blue rests on a wooden floor. This handwoven piece has fringed edges and a small white tag in the top left corner.
  • A close-up of an Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug, c. Late 19th Century (2’7 x 4’8), shows handwoven red, blue, and brown wool, a white size tag, and visible fringe threads at the top left. Brand: Unknown.
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Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’7 x 4’8

Antique Afghan Baluch Kilim Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’7 x 4’8

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This striking antique Afghan kilim was handwoven in the late 19th century by tribal weavers in northern Afghanistan, likely of Turkmen or Baluch origin. The rug’s composition alternates tightly patterned horizontal bands with dramatic ikat-style stripes, each rendered in a powerful palette of madder red, walnut brown, black, and ivory. Intricate geometric motifs and tribal symbols repeat across the surface with the measured rhythm of a well-practiced tradition.

Flatwoven in wool using the slit-weave tapestry technique, the rug shows extensive age-related wear throughout the field, with visible threadbare areas, abrash, and patina that speak to its long use in a tribal home. Despite the wear, the textile remains supple and structurally sound, retaining both its graphic impact and cultural integrity.

This piece would be ideal in a rustic or bohemian space—draped over a bench, used at the foot of a bed, or hung as a wall textile. Its bold geometry and evocative wear make it a powerful design element for those who appreciate timeworn beauty and handmade authenticity.

This rug comes from the private collection of a prominent antique rug dealer based in Amherst, Massachusetts, known for curating fine Persian and Oriental carpets over several decades.

shows wear consistent with age

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