• An Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3), featuring a small rectangular form, geometric patterns in brown, tan, and black, tasseled edges, and slightly frayed corners—a striking example of tribal craftsmanship.
  • The Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3) features geometric patterns in brown, beige, and black with tribal weaving and fringed edges, showcasing vintage appeal and worn character as it lies flat on a wooden floor.
  • An Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3) with geometric patterns in brown, black, and cream and fringed short edges lies on a wooden floor, displaying tribal weaving and a detailed border.
  • A corner of an Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3) with geometric motifs in dark blue, brown, and beige rests on a wooden floor; its worn fringe and visible border highlight classic tribal weaving.
  • An Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3) with tribal geometric patterns in brown, tan, and black rests partly on a wooden floor; its fringe is visible and the right corner shows slight fraying. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • An Antique Baluch Balisht Rug, c. mid 19th century (2 x 3), with geometric patterns in brown, beige, blue, and black and a frayed edge is displayed on a wooden floor, highlighting classic tribal weaving craftsmanship.
  • A close-up of an Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2 x 3) with geometric patterns in brown, black, beige, and blue on a wooden floor; tribal weaving shows along the slightly frayed edge. Brand: None/Unknown.
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Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2 x 3

Antique Baluch Balisht Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2 x 3

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This finely woven Baluch rug, often referred to as a Balisht, dates to the mid-19th century and likely hails from the tribal weaving communities of eastern Iran or western Afghanistan. The field is composed of a tightly packed lattice of octagonal guls, each filled with complex latch-hook motifs and stylized tribal symbols. The design is rendered in a warm, earthy palette of ivory, walnut, madder red, and deep indigo, all naturally dyed and showing beautiful abrash throughout.

Woven in wool on a wool foundation, this piece is in nice antique condition for its age, with some expected wear and a few fringe losses, particularly at the ends. The compact size, fine knotting, and bold graphic presence suggest it may have originally served as a bagface or small utility mat, though it holds its own as a standalone textile. The motifs and structure reflect the weaver’s deep cultural vocabulary and command of balance within a compact format.

Perfect as a tabletop textile, small area accent, or wall display, this rug brings tribal authenticity and quiet strength to any space. It would pair beautifully with warm woods, leather, and other natural materials.

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 to the binder and fringe with some small staining to the field

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