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Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Persian Baluchi Rug
Persian Baluchi Rug

Persian Baluchi Rug

$1,550

W 53 in L 75 in

Persian Baluchi Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile foundation which is hand knotted by the nomads of

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Baluchi Rug Vintage
Persian Baluchi Rug Vintage

Persian Baluchi Rug Vintage

$1,650

W 41 in L 76 in

Persian Baluchi Rug Vintage

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and cotton foundation which are hand-knotted by

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hand Knotted Afghan Baluchi Rug
Hand Knotted Afghan Baluchi Rug

Hand Knotted Afghan Baluchi Rug

$880Sale Price|20% Off

W 36 in L 72 in

Hand Knotted Afghan Baluchi Rug

Located in Pasadena, TX

Hand knotted Afghan Baluchi rug, measures: 3.03 ft. x 6.07 ft 1970s Baluch rugs are also known

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Late 20th Century Afghan Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Tribal All Baluchi Rug
Vintage Persian Tribal All Baluchi Rug

Vintage Persian Tribal All Baluchi Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand-knotted by the

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s
Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s

Vintage Afghan Baluchi rug, hand knotted, natural dyed wool, 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning vintage Baluchi rug, a hand-woven textile traditionally

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1960s Afghan Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Vintage Baluchi Red Rug
Persian Vintage Baluchi Red Rug

Persian Vintage Baluchi Red Rug

$1,550

W 51 in L 84 in

Persian Vintage Baluchi Red Rug

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet
Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet

Vintage Persian Afghan Baluch Hand Knotted Area Rug Runner Carpet

Located in Dayton, OH

blue accented with orange / brown, and tans. Baluchi rug, Baluchi also spelled Baloochi or Balochi

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluchi Prayer Rug
Vintage Baluchi Prayer Rug

Vintage Baluchi Prayer Rug

$2,450

W 43 in L 79 in

Vintage Baluchi Prayer Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluchi prayer rug with an all-over stylized floral pattern woven in

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1960s Afghan Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluchi Runner
Vintage Baluchi Runner

Vintage Baluchi Runner

$1,650

W 44 in L 96 in

Vintage Baluchi Runner

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful vintage Afghani Baluchi runner with three large diamond medallions woven with repeated

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Mid-20th Century Afghan Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage 4x6 Hand Knotted Afghan Tribal Baluchi Wool Area Rug
Vintage 4x6 Hand Knotted Afghan Tribal Baluchi Wool Area Rug

Vintage 4x6 Hand Knotted Afghan Tribal Baluchi Wool Area Rug

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vintage hand knotted Afghan tribal Baluchi 4'x6' wool area rug with intricate patterns in red

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bohemian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large, Baluchi Hallway Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century
Large, Baluchi Hallway Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century

Large, Baluchi Hallway Runner, Persian, Hall, Rug, Carpet, Mid-20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage Baluchi hallway runner. A Persian, woven hall rug or carpet, dating to the

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Textile

Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Rust Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'3" x 12'9" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: Rust Border color: Rust Acce...

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1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'1" x 13'1" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Red Border Color: Red Acce...

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1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 5'4" x 13'4" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Rust Border Color: Rust Acc...

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1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi

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Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug
Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Old Vintage Beluch Carpet, Cental Asian Baluch Beluchi Baluchi Baluchistan Rug

Located in Tokyo, JP

This is a Central Asian Old Beluch ( also called Balouch, Balochi, Baluchi, Baluch, or Beluchi

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Mid-20th Century Turkmen Oushak Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Natural Fiber

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted, abrash wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1940. Dimensions: 5.5" x 12.10" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field color: rust-red Border color...

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1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Antique Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Antique Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Hand-knotted wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1940 Dimensions: 6'2" x 12'9" Origin: Iran Condition: Excellent Field Color: Black Border color: Cherry-Red ...

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1940s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Antique Baluch Rug
Antique Baluch Rug

Antique Baluch Rug

Unavailable

W 47 in L 80 in

Antique Baluch Rug

Located in New York, NY

Borders of the three countries. Baluchi rugs are tribal by nature and are initially made to be used inside

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Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Baluch Rug
Antique Baluch Rug

Antique Baluch Rug

Unavailable

W 40 in L 69 in

Antique Baluch Rug

Located in New York, NY

Borders of the three countries. Baluchi rugs are tribal by nature and are initially made to be used inside

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940
Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Unavailable

W 48 in L 89 in

Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Baluchi Area rug, circa 1940. Measures: 4' x 7' 5". Hand-knotted wool pile rug

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940
Vintage Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Vintage Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Vintage Persian Baluchi area rug, circa 1940 Measures: 3' 3" x 5' 10" Hand-knotted wool pile

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Baluchi Area Rug with Goat Design, circa 1940
Persian Baluchi Area Rug with Goat Design, circa 1940

Persian Baluchi Area Rug with Goat Design, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Baluchi Area rug with goat design Vintage, circa 1940 Measures: 3'4" x 6'4" Hand

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Unavailable

W 63 in L 153 in

Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Baluchi gallery runner, circa 1940. Measures: 5' 3" x 12' 9" Hand-knotted wool pile rug on

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

1940s Vintage Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner
1940s Vintage Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner

1940s Vintage Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner

Located in Northridge, CA

Vintage Tribal Baluchi gallery runner, circa 1940. Measures: 6' 2" x 12' 9" Hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Baluchi gallery runner, circa 1940 Measures: 5' 1" x 11' 3" Hand-knotted wool pile

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Unavailable

W 7,452 in L 104 in

Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Baluchi Gallery runner, circa 1940 Measures: 4' 4" x 8' 8" Hand-knotted wool pile

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Baluchi gallery runner, circa 1940 Measures: 5' 1" x 13' 1" Hand-knotted wool pile

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner circa 1940 Measures: 4' 4" x 8' 9" Hand-knotted wool

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1930
Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1930

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1930

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery runner, circa 1930. Measures: 5' 5" x 12' 7". Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Baluchi Tribal Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Persian Baluchi Tribal Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Persian Baluchi Tribal Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Persian Baluchi tribal gallery runner, circa 1940 Measures: 5' x 13' 3" Hand-knotted wool

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Baluchi Bukhara Gallery runner, circa 1940. Measures: 5' 5" x 12' 10" Hand-knotted

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940
Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Tribal Persian Baluchi Gallery Runner, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Persian Baluchi gallery runner circa 1940 Measures: 5' 5" x 10' Hand-knotted

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Mid-20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluchi Golden Yellow, Red, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century
Baluchi Golden Yellow, Red, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century

Baluchi Golden Yellow, Red, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century

Located in Valencia, Spain

This vintage rug from the 1980s, creates a dynamic aesthetic through rich colors and traditional

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Late 20th Century Afghan Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Baluchi White, Red, Pink, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century
Baluchi White, Red, Pink, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century

Baluchi White, Red, Pink, Green and Beige Rug Hand Knotted, Late 20th Century

Located in Valencia, Spain

This vintage rug from the 1980s, creates a dynamic aesthetic through rich colors and traditional

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980 Baluchi Yellow, Blue and Beige Rug or Carpet Hand Knotted Late 20th Century
1980 Baluchi Yellow, Blue and Beige Rug or Carpet Hand Knotted Late 20th Century

1980 Baluchi Yellow, Blue and Beige Rug or Carpet Hand Knotted Late 20th Century

Located in Valencia, Spain

This vintage rug from the 1980s, creates a dynamic aesthetic through rich colors and traditional

Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Baluchi Rug 7'8" x 4'2"
Vintage Baluchi Rug 7'8" x 4'2"

Vintage Baluchi Rug 7'8" x 4'2"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this Vintage Baluchi Rug. Featuring intricate

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20th Century Persian Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Medallion Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Medallion Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Medallion Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand-knotted by the

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All-Over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All-Over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All-Over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This beautiful Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile with cotton foundation. The size is 2 feet 9 inch

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Salmon Brown Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Salmon Brown Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Salmon Brown Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Orange Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Orange Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Red Orange Tribal Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Black Red Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Black Red Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Vintage Persian Hand Knotted Tribal Black Red Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This authentic Persian Baluchi rug has wool pile and foundation which are hand knotted by the

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1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Long Vintage Tribal Afghan Baluchi Rug, c 1940-50's
Long Vintage Tribal Afghan Baluchi Rug, c 1940-50's

Long Vintage Tribal Afghan Baluchi Rug, c 1940-50's

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Long Vintage Tribal Afghan Baluchi Deep Hues and Clean Aesthetic About: A beauty! Size: 3 x 5.4

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20th Century Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960
Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Persian Hand Knotted Red Black All over Baluchi Rug, circa 1960

Located in San Diego, CA

This beautiful Persian Baluch rug has wool pile with cotton foundation. The size is 4 feet 8 inch

Category

1960s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s
Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s

Vintage Afghani Wool Rug, Hand Knotted, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Sharif. Another staple of Afghanistan is Baluchi rugs, most notably Baluchi prayer rugs. They are made

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1950s Afghan Other Vintage Baluchi Rugs

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Wool

Semi-Antique Afghan Baluchi Wool Rug 6'1" x 3' 2"
Semi-Antique Afghan Baluchi Wool Rug 6'1" x 3' 2"

Semi-Antique Afghan Baluchi Wool Rug 6'1" x 3' 2"

Located in Atlanta, GA

Semi-Antique Afghan Baluchi Wool Rug or carpet 6'1" x 3' 2".

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20th Century Afghan Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

Persian Hand Knotted Red All-Over Elephant Print Baluch Rug, circa 1970
Persian Hand Knotted Red All-Over Elephant Print Baluch Rug, circa 1970

Persian Hand Knotted Red All-Over Elephant Print Baluch Rug, circa 1970

Located in San Diego, CA

of Baluchi. The age of this rug is almost 50 years old and the design is all-over elephant print. The

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1970s Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Geometric Velvet Wall Hanging
Geometric Velvet Wall Hanging

Geometric Velvet Wall Hanging

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H 60 in W 54 in D 0.25 in

Geometric Velvet Wall Hanging

Located in Chicago, IL

imaginative geometric designs reminiscent of Persian Baluchi rugs or Kilim carpets. Rendered in a subdued

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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Baluchi Rugs

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Mohair

Tribal Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940
Tribal Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Tribal Persian Baluchi Area Rug, circa 1940

Located in Northridge, CA

Tribal Persian Baluchi area rug. circa 1940 Measures: 5' 2" x 9' 5" Hand-knotted wool pile

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Mid-20th Century Persian Tribal Vintage Baluchi Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Baluchi Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage baluchi rugs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and cotton, all vintage baluchi rugs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of vintage baluchi rugs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage baluchi rugs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, folk art and mid-century modern vintage baluchi rugs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Vintage Baluchi Rugs?

Prices for vintage baluchi rugs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage baluchi rugs begin at $595 and can go as high as $4,480, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.

Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You

Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.

A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.

Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.

Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.

Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.

To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.

Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.

The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns. 

When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.

Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.