Antique Baluch Rug - Middle of 19th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Baluch Rug Antique Rug Middle of 19th Century North East Persia, Baluch Rug In this
Antique Mid-19th Century Central Asian Central Asian Rugs
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Antique Baluch Rug - Middle of 19th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Baluch Rug Antique Rug Middle of 19th Century North East Persia, Baluch Rug In this
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Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
77009 Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 02'07 x 09'08. Afghan Baluch rugs are handwoven textiles
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Antique Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century Baluch rug with a tribal and geometrical design and nice natural colors
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Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluch rug with a fantastic geometric pattern with stylized leaves
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Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful handwoven red, blue, tan, and off-white Baluch rug. Sometimes spelled as "Balouch" or
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch rug. An antique tribal rug from the Iran-Afghan border area, attributed to groups
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Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Afghani Baluch rug with three large diamond medallions with stylized
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Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 20th century Afghani Baluch Rug with three large geometric, Art Deco inspired
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Nice Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful tribal and geometrical design Baluch rug with nice colors, entirely hand knotted
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Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple but sophisticated vintage Persian Afghani Baluch rug with two large octagonal floral
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Early 20th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with a wonderful diamonds in an alternating striped
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Beautiful Little Vintage Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice Afghan Baluch rug with beautiful design and colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on
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Beautiful Vintage Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice midcentury Baluch rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, entirely hand knotted
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Vintage Afghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful mid-20th century Afghani Baluch rug with tribal pattern consisting of a large central
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Antique Fine Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
Baluch Rugs – Antique Baluch rugs are a unique phenomenon in the world of antique Oriental rugs
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Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite early 20th-century Persian Baluch rug is a striking example of tribal craftsmanship
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Antique Baluch Rug with Three Compartment Design
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug with three compartments. A Baluch rug with good traditional Baluch colours with
Antique Baluch Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug, Western Afghanistan Circa 1900 Excellent design and colour, very well drawn
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1930s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful old manufacture ( 1930s circa) Afghan Baluch rug in unusual tribal design with
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Antique Baluch Rug, Unusual Design, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug probably from Western Afghanistan A Baluch rug with outstanding colour with a
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Special 19th Century Petite Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A special, petite, late-19th century Persian Baluch rug with an all-over small-scale diamond
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Antique Baluch rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Baluch Rug, Late 19th Century Camel hair field. All natural dyes. Oxidized brown
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Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 10'2" L x 6'4" W
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Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Early 20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, Early 20th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 8'6" L x 4'6" W
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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 Salar Khani Baluch Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Salar Khani Baluch rug with turreted gul design Circa 1900 A very nice small Baluch rug
Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with Turkmen inspired design Circa 1880
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$980
W 35.44 in L 44.1 in
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug - 20th Century Baluch Rug, Antique Rug, Vintage Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug 20th Century Baluch Rug 90x112cm 2,95x3,67 Ft The colors used in these
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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 a mina khani design
Pretty Antique Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice mid century tribal Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural colors, entirely
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Bobyrug’s vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice vintage Turkmen Baluch rug with beautiful tribal and geometrical design and nice colours with
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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1970s, 1C863
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in unusual multi-praying design. The rug is from the end of 20th
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Blue Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Blue Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Blue Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 6x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Contemporary Baluch rug in Red and Green Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand knotted in wool, this 7x9 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1950s, 1C1044
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in unusual tribal design and beautiful combination of colors
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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1940s, 1C926
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in pink and olive colors. The rug is from the beginning of 20th
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, 1C1051
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade antique Afghan Baluch rug in traditional tribal design. The rug is from the beginning of
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Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Rug, 1940s, 1C929
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade vintage Afghan Baluch rug in red and night blue colors. The rug is from the beginning of
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Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7×10 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7×10 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Pretty antique Turkmen Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty antique Turkmen Baluch rug with nice tribal and geometrical design and nice natural colours
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Rug & Kilim’s Mashwani Baluch Rug in Red and Blue Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 7×10 Baluch rug represents a new line of tribal carpets in the Modern
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Bobyrug’s Antique Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice late 19th century Turkmen Afghan Baluch rug with beautiful tribal design and nice natural
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Bobyrug’s Beautiful Vintage Baluch Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful mid century Afghan Baluch rug with nice tribal design and beautiful colors, entirely
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Antique Baluch Rug, Traditional Yaquab Khani Design, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug, with traditional design often found in both Timuri and Yaqub Khani weavings
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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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Antique Timuri / Baluch Rug, Western Afghanistan, Circa 1890
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Afghan Timuri Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan with diagonal lattice design Circa 1890
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Pretty vintage tribal Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a nice geometrical and tribal design and beautiful
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nice small vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a stylized designs and nice colours with red, purple
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nice small vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a stylized designs and nice colours with a yellow field
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nice small vintage Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a stylized designs and nice colours with a yellow field
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distressed vintage tribal Baluch rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Mid century Turkmen Baluch rug with a tribal and stylized designs, and pretty colours with orange
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$3,081
W 38.98 in L 75.6 in
Antique Baluch Rug, Unusual Design, Great Colour & Condition, Late 19th Century
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug, with interesting design A very nice Baluch rug, with one of the less common
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique hand-knotted Baluch rug with a black and red tribal pattern.
Antique Baluch Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful 1880’s Persian Baluch rug with a lovely earthy colorway of terra-cotta, rust, copper and
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Baluch rugs are hand knotted rugs that are woven in the wider area of Baluchistan, which covers the
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Baluch rugs are hand knotted rugs that are woven in the wider area of Baluchistan, which covers the
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Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Baluch rug. Contact dealer Excellent condition.
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Antique 19th Century Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Baluch rug. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Antique Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Louisville, KY
An antique Persian Baluch rug, circa 1930.
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19th Century Baluch Rug
Located in London, GB
Baluch rugs were handwoven by Nomadic tribes of Baluchistan. They would hand spin their lustrous
Antique Turkmen Baluch Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rugs are made by hand over the course of months, sometimes years. Their imperfections and wear are
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Baluch Traditional Hand-Knotted Rug, 1920s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This handmade Baluch rug was manufactured in the early 1920th. The rug is in traditional deeply red
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Antique Baluch Pillow
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A pillow fashioned from an antique Baluch rug from NE Persia. The pillow is in good conditioin
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Baluch S2611
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Balouch Rug
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Antique Baluch Bagface
Located in Concord, MA
Antique Baluch bagface with great color and wool. 24 x 25 inches.
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Antique Baluch 'Small Rug / Mat', SE. Persia, circa 1900
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
This extremely colorful weaving from SE Persia, while small, can certainly fill a niche as a bedside mat or even as something to used in front of a hearth or fire place. With ful...
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Baluch Tribal Runner Hand Knotted
Located in Cookeville, TN
A hand knotted and woven Baluch tribal runner. This geometric wool rug is rendered in a palette of
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Antique Baluch Kilim Runner, Baluichistan, circa 1900
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
well as a relatively rare example of Baluch flat-weave work. The condition is very good, with no
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Late 19th Century Baluch Timuri
Located in Sydney, AU
All-over design of geometric motifs, with deep indigo and soft mauve dyes. North-West Afghanistan, circa 1890. Woollen warp and weft, woollen pile. Excellent condition.
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Old Baluch Kilim, Runner, SE Persia, circa 1900
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A colorful and intact tribal weaving from the Baluch people of Asia. The colors are lovely
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Antique Baluch Saddle Bag Pair as a Pillow, Northeastern Persia
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch saddle bag pair as a pillow, Northeastern Persia. A complete saddle bag with hand
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Antique Baluch Kilim, Flat-Weave, South East Persia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
The flat-weaves of the Baluch from SE Persia are virtually an unexplored realm. Few no anything
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Antique Baluch Balisht or Pillow Cover, Southeast Persia, circa 1875
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
saturated apricot and scarlet red are both unusual and exceptional in terms of visual impact. Few Baluch
Antique Baluch Kilim, Flat-Weave, South East Persia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
Kilims are used for a variety of purposes in the traditional setting in Southeast Persia where this example was made. Some are configured to be directional, in that they are hu...
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Antique Baluch "Pushti" or Storage Bag, Central Asia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
when it comes to these Baluch weavings from western Afghanistan. The condition is ok, there is some
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W 12 in L 110 in
Antique Baluch Flat-Weave or Kilim Runner, SW Pakistan, Early 20th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
among the weavers of SW Pakistan or SE Persia, where the Baluch tribes live and weave in this manner. It
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Antique Baluch Pillow, NE Persia
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A pillow fashioned from a colorful Baluch tribal rug. Measures: 29.5" x 16.5". Free shipping
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Antique Baluch Pillow, NE Persia
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A pillow fashioned from a colorful Baluch tribal rug. Measures: 23" x 20". Free shipping. The
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Antique Baluch Pillow, NE Persia
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
A pillow fashioned from a colorful Baluch tribal rug. Measures: 20.4" x 21.25". Free shipping
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Baluch Pictorial Prayer Carpet Rug, Tower of Jam
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Additional Information: Highly unusual Afghan Baluch pictorial prayer carpet showing the Tower of
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Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61151 vintage Persian Baluch rug, Measures: 04'08 x 07'06.
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Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch rug from the mid-20th century.
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Vintage Persian Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baluch rug from the mid-20th century.
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Baluch Rug, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Baluch rug, c. 1900 Dimensions: 2'9" W x 4'10" L Origin: Persia
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Baluch Rug, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Baluch rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'1" W x 5'7" L
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch rug. An antique tribal rug from the Iran-Afghan border area, attributed to groups
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch rug. An antique tribal rug from the Iran-Afghan border area, attributed to groups
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Antique Baluch Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Baluch rug. An antique tribal rug from the Iran-Afghan border area, attributed to groups
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Early 20th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with eight beautifully designed octagonal medallions
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Persian Red Baluch Rug
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece is Persian Baluch rug with wool pile and cotton foundation. Base color is cream with red
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Early 20th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with an all-over paisley field on a crimson
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Bold Aghani Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and bold mid-20th century Afghani Baluch rug with a large central elongated six-sided
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Handmade Afghan Baluch Rug, 1930s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful old manufacture ( 1930s circa) Afghan Baluch rug in unusual tribal design with
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Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Dublin, NH
White ground Baluch rugs with all-over paisley, or “boteh”, designs form a distinct but diverse
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Late 19th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century Persian Baluch rug with a striking stylized floral pattern woven in
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Antique Baluch Rug from Ferdows Region
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug, these Baluch rugs are known as Arab Baluch from the Ferdows region.. The rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with elaborately woven geometric field surrounded by a
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Distressed Afghan Baluch rug from the beginning of 20th century in original condition. All-over
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Antique Persian Baluch Rug, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique PersianBaluch Rug, c. 1900 This vividly colored Baluch rug combines two very
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1900s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Afghan Baluch rug. This Afghan rug was made in combination of red, burgundy, white
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Wonderful Mid-20th Century Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid-20th century Persian Baluch rug with three stepped diamond medallions woven in gold
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, 1B590
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Afghan Baluch rug in red and navy blue shades. It is in original good condition
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Old Baluch Rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Old Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan / Eastern Persia. A Baluch rug with good colour, flowers
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Antique Persian Baluch Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Baluch Rug, Late 19th Century Being sold on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Timothy
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Antique Afghan Baluch Rug from Western Afghanistan
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Afghan Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan A good Baluch rug with a diamond lattice
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Wonderful Early 20th Century Persian Baluch Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century Persian Baluch rug with a simple mixed red and black field
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1880s
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Afghan Baluch rug. The background contains two main shades: navy blue and deep
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Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Rug, 1920s, 1C489
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique handmade Baluch rug in deep shades of rust, blue and brown. Traditional tribal ornaments
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Antique Baluch Rug, Lattice Design, Superb Long Kilim Ends
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Baluch rug from Western Afghanistan, probably Timuri tribe. A superb Baluch rug with a
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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, possibly from northeast Persia. The complex primary border suggests the provenance; as...
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Bobyrug’s Nice Antique Turkmen Yumut Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty late 19th century large yumut rug with beautiful tribal Turkmen design and nice natural colors, entirely and finely hand knotted with wool velvet on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Exp...
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Antique Baluch 2 Part Mixed Technique Sofreh, Timuri Tribes, Circa 1880
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A scarce Baluch sofreh (eating cloth) these were placed on the ground for food to be served on Circa 1880 This outstanding example was woven by the Timuri tribes of Western Afghanis...
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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.
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