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Antique Red Afghan Baluchistan Wool Tribal Saddlebag Rug
Antique Red Afghan Baluchistan Wool Tribal Saddlebag Rug

Antique Red Afghan Baluchistan Wool Tribal Saddlebag Rug

Located in Detroit, MI

This authentic vintage Baluch tribal saddlebag rug is from a region near present-day Afghanistan

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia
Antique Baluch Rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia

Antique Baluch Rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with outstanding colour

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Antique 19th Century Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Saddle Bag, 1900s, 1C909
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Saddle Bag, 1900s, 1C909

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Saddle Bag, 1900s, 1C909

$756Sale Price|75% Off

W 20.48 in L 37.8 in

Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Saddle Bag, 1900s, 1C909

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique Afghan Baluch saddle bag in original condition, it has some age wear. The bag has

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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan
Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan

Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan

Located in Renens, CH

straddling Iran and Afghanistan, Namad felts have endured unchanged, adorned with ancient symbols. Their

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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century
Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century A spaciously drawn blue ground prayer rug

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan
Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan

Minimalist Antique Woolen Namad Felt, 19th Century - Afghanistan

Located in Renens, CH

straddling Iran and Afghanistan, Namad felts have endured unchanged, adorned with ancient symbols. Their

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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Handmade Antique Prayer Afghan Adraskand Rug, 1920s, 1C346
Handmade Antique Prayer Afghan Adraskand Rug, 1920s, 1C346

Handmade Antique Prayer Afghan Adraskand Rug, 1920s, 1C346

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique Afghan Adraskand prayer rug in original condition ( some age wear) . The rug is in

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Early 20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Original Handcolored Antique Print of an Afghan Soldier in Afghanistan, 1843
Original Handcolored Antique Print of an Afghan Soldier in Afghanistan, 1843

Original Handcolored Antique Print of an Afghan Soldier in Afghanistan, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique costume print titled 'Soldat Afghan (Asie)'. Original antique print of an Afghan soldier

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Handcolored Print of an Afghan from Herat in Afghanistan, 1843
Antique Handcolored Print of an Afghan from Herat in Afghanistan, 1843

Antique Handcolored Print of an Afghan from Herat in Afghanistan, 1843

$132Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in

Antique Handcolored Print of an Afghan from Herat in Afghanistan, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique costume print titled 'Afghan d'Herat'. Original antique print of an Afghan from Herat. This

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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Rug, 1900s, 1E02
Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Rug, 1900s, 1E02

Handmade Antique Collectible Afghan Baluch Rug, 1900s, 1E02

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Handmade antique collectible Afghan Baluch rug in original condition. The rug has very beautiful

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Early 20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Gallery Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design, 1880s
Antique Afghan Gallery Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design, 1880s

Antique Afghan Gallery Rug, Handwoven Wool, Geometric Design, 1880s

Located in Barrington, IL

, Distressed Antique Rug, Large Scale Tribal Rug, Authentic Afghan Rugs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field
Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field

Rare Antique Afghan Runner , with Light Brown Field

Located in New York, NY

This is a relatively unusual Afghan format – a runner – with a light brown field supporting eight

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880
Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug 1880

Located in New York, NY

ID #: 40445k Design: Geometric Origin: Afghan Age: 1900 Category: Antique Pattern: Geometric Material

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Antique 1880s Afghan Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm
Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm

Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm

$370Sale Price|36% Off

H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 0.08 in

Antique Afghan Silk Embroidery, Hand-Woven, Early 20th Century, 55cm

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare ancient Afghan embroidery from early 20th century. From my private collection. ref. B/275.

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Early 20th Century Afghan Other Curtains and Valances

Materials

Silk

Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism
Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism

Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

W 69 in L 158 in

Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Maximalism

Located in Dallas, TX

74679 Antique Afghan Ersari Rug, 05'09 X 13'02. Nomadic charm meets Maximalism in this antique

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Village Rug of Traditional Ersari Turkmen Design
Antique Afghan Village Rug of Traditional Ersari Turkmen Design

Antique Afghan Village Rug of Traditional Ersari Turkmen Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan village rug of traditional Ersari Turkmen design of small square size. The rug

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20th Century Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design R-2104
Antique Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design R-2104

Antique Afghan Carpet with Traditional Ersari Design R-2104

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan carpet with traditional Ersari design, this carpet has superb colour with a very

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20th Century Afghan More Carpets

Antique Afghan Prayer Rug of Traditional Village Mosque Design
Antique Afghan Prayer Rug of Traditional Village Mosque Design

Antique Afghan Prayer Rug of Traditional Village Mosque Design

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan prayer rug of traditional village mosque design by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen. The

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20th Century Afghan More Carpets

Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug
Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug

Bobyrug’s Antique distressed Tribal Turkmen Baluch Afghan Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful late 19th century Turkmen Baluch rug, with nice tribal design and natural colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundations. Important wears due to the age...

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique hand-woven Afghan Beshir Chuval, Ersari Tribes, 19th Century
Antique hand-woven Afghan Beshir Chuval, Ersari Tribes, 19th Century

Antique hand-woven Afghan Beshir Chuval, Ersari Tribes, 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Afghan Beshir Chuval made by Ersari tribes. This

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Antique 19th Century Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate
Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate

Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate

By Bochic

Located in New York, NY

Bochic Curated “Alexander Mocdon” Antique Cameo, Afghanistan 18k Gold & Agate Bochic Curated

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Pillows in Afghan vintage fabrics
Pillows in Afghan vintage fabrics

Pillows in Afghan vintage fabrics

$1,794 / set

H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Pillows in Afghan vintage fabrics

Located in Roma, RM

CUSHIONS IN ANTIQUE VINTAGE AFGHAN FABRICS An ancient fabric, made with traditional patchwork

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Vintage 1970s Afghan Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

2.80 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
2.80 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

2.80 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 2.80 carat Dimensions 9.6x6.7x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

8.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
8.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

8.05 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 8.05 carat Dimensions 12.6x10.9x7.5mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Kunzite

2.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
2.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

2.75 Carat Natural Loose Seafoam Color Tourmaline Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 2.75 carat Dimensions 9.4x6.5x5.6mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'
Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'

Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'

$189Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Afghanistan and Surroundings, '1845'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Map of Persia and Caubul'. Original antique map of Afghanistan and surroundings

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

9.75 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
9.75 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

9.75 Carat Natural Loose Pink Kunzite Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 9.75 carat Dimensions 12.6x10.8x9.2mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Kunzite

Antique Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, Handwoven Wool, Circa 1900 - 1C384
Antique Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, Handwoven Wool, Circa 1900 - 1C384

Antique Afghan Baluch Salt Bag, Handwoven Wool, Circa 1900 - 1C384

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Antique hand made Afghan Baluch salt bag in original condition, it has some signs of age

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Antique Early 1900s Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.35 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
5.35 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

5.35 Carat Natural Loose Green Tourmaline Stone Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 5.35 carat Dimensions 10.17x10.0x8.23 mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity VVS Shape

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950
Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Antique Hand-Woven Kilim Rug from Balucestan, Afghanistan, Circa 1950

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

A very fine antique old carpet from the tribal tents of the Balucestan, before the Russian invasion

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Other Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Rug with Elephant Feet Design
Antique Afghan Rug with Elephant Feet Design

Antique Afghan Rug with Elephant Feet Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This splendid Afghan Baluch rug showcases a distinctive pattern of elephant feet, meticulously

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Mid-20th Century Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

5.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Morganite Stone Round Cut Afghan Gemstone
5.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Morganite Stone Round Cut Afghan Gemstone

5.60 Carat Natural Loose Light Pink Morganite Stone Round Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 5.60 carats Dimensions 11.0x10.8x7.4mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity SI Shape Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Morganite

Antique Afghan Baluch Bagface, Geometric Pattern, Navy Blue, 1880 - 1C446
Antique Afghan Baluch Bagface, Geometric Pattern, Navy Blue, 1880 - 1C446

Antique Afghan Baluch Bagface, Geometric Pattern, Navy Blue, 1880 - 1C446

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Afghan Baluch bagface in distressed condition. The rug has been made in the end of 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

73.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone
73.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

73.35 Carat Natural Loose Purplish No Heat Kunzite Cushion Cut Afghan Gemstone

Located in Bangkok, TH

Weight 73.35 carats Dimensions 22.4x22.2x19.1mm Treatment None Origin Afghan Clarity Eye Clean

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Kunzite

Antique Saddle Bag hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s
Antique Saddle Bag hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s

Antique Saddle Bag hand-knotted in natural dyed wool, Afghanistan 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

Afghanistan. This piece embodies the deeply rooted nomadic weaving traditions of the Baluch tribes, where such

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Vintage 1920s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s
Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s

Antique Turkmen Chuval, or face of the Chuval bag, Afghanistan 1880s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an Antique Turkmen Chuval. The chuval, or a bag or floor pillow case

Category

Antique 1880s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Yamoud Burgundy Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Design
Antique Afghan Yamoud Burgundy Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Design

Antique Afghan Yamoud Burgundy Wool Rug Handmade With Allover Design

Located in Norwalk, CT

This antique Yamoud wool rug stands out due to its burgundy color and impressive geometric design

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Vintage 1910s Afghan Islamic Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219
Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Handmade Antique Distressed Afghan Baluch Prayer Oriental Rug, 1880s, 1B219

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Collectible Afghan prayer Baluch rug with cream field and tribal design on it. This rug is prayer

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Antique Late 19th Century Afghan Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug
Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug

Antique Turkoman Ersari Main Rug Afghan Geometric Rug Tribal Rug

Located in New York, NY

Antique Turkoman Rug Geometric Tribal Rug "This is a beautiful antique Turkoman rug with a

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Vintage 1940s Afghan Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Adraskhan Baluch Rug With 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1900/20
Antique Afghan Adraskhan Baluch Rug With 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1900/20

Antique Afghan Adraskhan Baluch Rug With 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1900/20

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

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

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20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Great Wool, Circa 1900
Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Great Wool, Circa 1900

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Great Wool, Circa 1900

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug Circa 1900 This is a good example of

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20th Century Afghan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique XL Afghan Ersari Rug, hand-knotted, wool with silk details
Antique XL Afghan Ersari Rug, hand-knotted, wool with silk details

Antique XL Afghan Ersari Rug, hand-knotted, wool with silk details

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a magnificent XL Antique Ersari rug. It features triple pattern chain

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Vintage 1920s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A Very Good Antique Afghan Gabbeh Soumak Long Rug, Circa 1920
A Very Good Antique Afghan Gabbeh Soumak Long Rug, Circa 1920

A Very Good Antique Afghan Gabbeh Soumak Long Rug, Circa 1920

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This finely knotted antique flatweave long rug shows a striking rectangular terracotta field with

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Early 20th Century Afghan Kilim Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Antique Timuri Or Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Scarce Design, Circa 1880
Antique Timuri Or Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Scarce Design, Circa 1880

Antique Timuri Or Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Scarce Design, Circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

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

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Antique 19th Century Afghan More Carpets

Materials

Wool

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug, hand-knotted in 100% wool, Afghanistan 1920s
Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug, hand-knotted in 100% wool, Afghanistan 1920s

Antique Turkmen Ersari Rug, hand-knotted in 100% wool, Afghanistan 1920s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Antique Turkmen Ersari rug. Ersari rugs as the one

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Vintage 1920s Afghan Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Qarqeen Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1920
Antique Qarqeen Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1920

Antique Qarqeen Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1920

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

Antique Afghan Qarqeen Turkmen prayer rug with unusual mosque design Circa 1920 A very interesting

Category

20th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug with Deep Rich Colours, circa 1880
Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug with Deep Rich Colours, circa 1880

Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch Rug with Deep Rich Colours, circa 1880

Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB

A good Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, with very dark indigo blue field and dark

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Antique 19th Century Afghan More Carpets

1.50 Carats Faceted Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone Afghan Mine
1.50 Carats Faceted Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone Afghan Mine

1.50 Carats Faceted Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone Afghan Mine

$192Sale Price|20% Off

W 0.26 in D 0.19 in L 0.28 in

1.50 Carats Faceted Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Cut Gemstone Afghan Mine

Located in Peshawar, PK

Faceted Tourmaline Weight: 1.50 Carats Dimension: 7x6.4x4.7 Mm Origin: Kunar Afghanistan Shape

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry
Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry

Antique Afghan Baluch Balisht Bag, Nomadic Wall Hanging, Tribal Style Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

76631, antique Afghan Baluch Balisht bag, Nomadic wall hanging, tribal style tapestry. This hand

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Early 20th Century Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Afghan Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Afghan antiques available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all Afghan antiques available were constructed with great care. Find 632 antique and vintage Afghan antiques at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 97 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Afghan antiques have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Afghan antiques made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Afghan antiques have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Turkoman, Mehraban Rugs and Djoharian Design are consistently popular.

How Much are Afghan Antiques?

Afghan antiques can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,405, while the lowest priced sells for $6 and the highest can go for as much as $190,259.

Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.