Afghan Herati Baluchi Rug (old 1980) | 139 x 84 cm

This is an old (circa 1980) authentic Herati Baluch rug, handmade in Afghanistan.

Baluch rugs are one of the most culturally rich and traditional rugs in Afghanistan.  They use the asymmetrical Persian (Senneh) knots which allows Baluch rugs to have a tight pile with a high knot density. The designs are varied and often unique, including prayer mat, flower, tree of life and animal motif designs.

The main colour theme of dark red, rust, navy blue, deep brown, and black, coming from madder root, indigo, and walnut husk dyes. These rugs often have a thick shaggy or a dense pile, which comes from their original use of covering floors, wrapping goods, sleeping, and religious purposes. 

They are woven by the nomadic Baluch people, an ethnic group with a long history in southwestern Afghanistan, including the provinces of Nimruz, Farah, Herat and Helmand. Designs were often passed down orally and visually rather than written patterns. Baluch rugs historically were only made as smaller accent rugs due to the smaller portable looms the nomads used.

Non-Straight Edges: Some rugs may not have completely straight edges due the handmade-nature of the rugs and rigorous production process of washing, dyeing and trimming. Usually these are not noticeable from eye-height.

Creases: Some rugs may have minor creases due to being folded and stored. These are usually flattened out once they are laid out and in the course of normal foot traffic and vacuuming. You can also flatten creases by applying some water to the crease and applying gentle heat using an iron, indirectly over another cloth.

Colour: The colours and shades may vary slightly due to the lighting when photos are taken. This means that the carpet you receive may look slightly different from the picture. Additionally, carpets naturally have a "light" side and a "dark" side, which is determined by the orientation of the wool pile. This is a characteristic of carpets and should be taken into consideration when choosing a carpet for your space.

Deliveries within the UK are FREE. We endeavor to dispatch orders the same day (if ordered before 12 pm) or the next working day. We deliver all our rugs within mainland UK on a 3-5 working day, tracked service.

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If you're uncertain or discover the rug doesn't quite suit your room, we will happily offer a refund (excluding postage) within 14 days for mainland UK customers, allowing you to shop with confidence and ease. Simply post the rug back to us at:

105 Eade Road, Oriental Carpet Centre, London N4 1TJ

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