Antique Afghan Baluch Rug c. Late 19th Century 3’7 x 5’4 Kashmiri shawl measuring 3’ x 5’2”

measuring 3’ x 5’2”

the frame features a dazzling array of bone and mother-of-pearl inlay in geometric and floral motifs

25h x 40w x 24d

With its fine craftsmanship and timeless design

almost architectural drawing of the field sets this piece apart from denser Baluch patterns

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug c. Late 19th Century 3’7 x 5’4 Kashmiri shawl measuring 3’ x 5’2”This handsome late 19th century Afghan Baluch rug showcases a traditional tree of life variant rendered in staggered rows of stylized floral motifs. Woven in a classic brick red field offset by deep indigo and midnight blue figures, the rug reflects the nuanced dye mastery and tribal aesthetic of the Baluch nomads of western Afghanistan. The composition is anchored by twin columns of mirrored trees, each with finely drawn diamond shaped blossoms,