Antique Persian Baluch Tribal Rug, c. Late 19th Century – 3’8” x 5’3” Period stand or anyone looking to add

or anyone looking to add a touch of historical charm to their home or office decor

This rare antique sofreh was woven by Baluch tribes in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan in the late 19th century

symbolizing longevity and happiness in Chinese culture

but the finer weave

full of stylized flowers

Antique Persian Baluch Tribal Rug, c. Late 19th Century – 3’8” x 5’3” Period stand or anyone looking to addThis deeply atmospheric Baluch rug was woven in eastern Persia in the late 19th century, likely by a semi nomadic weaver working within a long tradition of symbolic textile art. The field is composed of vertical rows of elongated gulseach one a soft edged medallion filled with intricate tribal formsarranged symmetrically across a soft madder red ground. Narrow floral and diagonal latticework borders frame the central field with geometric precision.