Wool
Afghanistan, New
2'3" X 3'7" (0.69 m x 1.09 m)
Out of Stock: Made to Order 18‑20 Weeks
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug with Burgundy and Navy Blue Geometric Patterns
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- Measurements: 2'3" x 3'7" ( 0.69 m x 1.09 m )
- Categories: Modern Classics
- Classification: Baluch, Classic/Traditional, Geometric, Shag/High Pile, Tribal
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 28162
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Stories from the Modern Classics Collection
Essays, artist dialogues, and provenance notes drawn from Rug & Kilim’s editorial desk.
The Persian Afshar Rug as Art, Tribal Artifact, and Archive
Afshar rugs are among the most compelling expressions of nomadic Persian weaving. Originating from the Afshar tribe—a semi-nomadic Turkic-speaking group with roots in Central Asia—these rugs represent a distinct confluence of tribal tradition, migratory culture, and artisanal precision. Today, Afshar rugs are recognized for their deeply saturated natural dyes, structurally sound weaving, and the geometric clarity of their aesthetic—qualities that place them alongside Baluch, Shahsavan, and Qashqai weavings in the taxonomy of Persian tribal carpets. Historical Provenance: From Oghuz Migration to Iranian Plateau The Afshars were originally part of the Oghuz Turkic confederation and migrated into Iran during the Seljuk and later Safavid periods (11th–17th centuries). By the 18th century, Afshar tribes were prominently settled in southeastern Iran, particularly around Kerman, Sirjan, Baft, and Rafsanjan—regions that would become critical nodes of rug production.
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A Guide to Folklore and Cultural Memory in Rugs and Kilims
In collecting rugs and kilims, we encounter not just objects, but vessels of generational memory, where each design reveals itself as a complex cultural manuscript. What emerges from this study of traditional rug-making is not merely a catalog of styles or techniques, but rather an atlas of human cultural memory. These textiles - whether prayer rugs from Anatolia, dowry pieces from Isfahan, or war rugs from Afghanistan - serve as sophisticated vehicles for cultural transmission, preserving what might otherwise be lost to time. The Afghan war rugs present the most profound example of textile resistance in modern history.
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Rug & Kilim Abroad – “Nomad” Exhibition 2024: The Art of Tribal Weavers Across Borders from Anatolia to Tibet, New Delhi, India
“The more we learn, the less we think we know.” Abiding by this principle, for us at Rug & Kilim, every opportunity becomes a reason to learn more about different rugs and designs. A winter February weekend became one such opportunity for our Editorial’s Bhavna Dahiya to visit the “Nomad Exhibition” organized in New Delhi at the National Crafts Museum, from 30th January 2024 to 12th February 2024. “Nomad”, an extraordinary exhibition showcasing textiles like rugs and kilims (gelims) from the 19th and 20th centuries, exemplifies this line. Curated from the personal collection of Textile Connoisseurs and Founders of “Shades of India” Mandeep and David Housego, these remarkable pieces originate from the expansive regions of Turkey and Turkestan. Each rug, Kilim (or “gelim” in the original Persian), horse blanket and saddlebag exhibited tells a story of nomadic tribes traversing vast landscapes, herding their flocks from lowlands to high mountain pastures. Being resilient and portable, tribal rugs are synonymous with a nomadic life, carrying stories on their woven backs. With their contemporary design sensibility, these hand-spun and hand-woven treasures defy the constraints of time.
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A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present
Referring to the art style characterized by using shape and color withdrawn from traditional repetition or realism. Abstract rugs — sometimes referred to as art rugs — capture an expressive nature that reads as a very modern style, though many abstract rugs draw inspiration from works of the same art style in the mid-century. One of the more widely known mid-century lineages of this style is abstract expressionism, named for the literal "expressionists" of the 1950s. Some of the most notable names behind this style include Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Referring to a lineage of nomadic Persian rugs (sometimes referred to as “Avsar” in the alternate spelling). Afshar rugs hail from the eponymous tribe in the region of Northeastern Iran.
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An Abbreviated Guide To Antique and Vintage Rugs
Antique rugs have been in Josh’s resume since he began in the industry almost 40 years ago when he was already recognized for one of the largest oriental rug collections in the United States. Each piece in the internationally recognized volume was hand picked for rarity, and of course aesthetic and beauty, now complementing one of the widest varieties of Persian rug and Turkish rug collections with the utmost attention to individuality and care. Because of Josh’s position in the wholesale rug industry he’s been responsible for promoting a number of collections throughout history, from breathtaking signature Tabriz, Sultanabad, Kerman Lavar, Agra, and Oushak classics to the more unsung jewels of the luxury industry.
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An Abbreviated History of Kilim and Flat Weave Rugs
The common denominator of nearly all of our lines, and the passion from which we found our name, lies in our unparalleled Kilim rug collection with selections from all over the world in both the most celebrated and unsung designs. In our antique and vintage collections our Persian, Turkish, and Moroccan Kilim collections alone enjoy rarity, versatility, and beauty with constant additions. In line with Josh’s pioneering spirit, our flat weave line in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection enjoys fresh, invigorating designs and a durable body we’ve come to consider the hallmark of this collection; never buckling underfoot like traditional Kilims and blending a beautiful variety of yarns for a high-quality wool. While all Kilim rugs are united under the flat-weaving technique that has been adopted and specialized from culture to culture over time, some of the most significant ancestral Kilim rugs can be found among the varied tribes and regions stretching back to Anatolia/Turkey, Persia, Europe, Scandinavia, and Africa—all home to celebrated variations of flat weaving Josh Nazmiyal has studied and collected among Rug & Kilim’s Antique & Vintage, Kilim & Flat Weave, and Moroccan Collections to name a few. Needless to say, Josh’s devotion to learning the intricacies and histories of the style have, likewise, inspired pillars of our most well-received private collections, notably including our Scandinavian Flat Weave collection among the homes for contemporary and modern Kilim worth noting in our archives:
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Modern Classics
Wool
Afghanistan, New
2'3" X 3'7" (0.69 m x 1.09 m)
Out of Stock: Made to Order 18‑20 Weeks
Rug & Kilim’s Baluch Tribal Rug with Burgundy and Navy Blue Geometric Patterns
"Rug & Kilim is my go to resource for rugs. Their selection is wide and deep, and Josh’s eye for antique pieces is extraordinary. I always walk away with great pieces, and they are a pleasure to collaborate with. They’ve been my trusted partner on projects for years."
— Ann Wolf, Wolf Holden Design Studio
- Measurements: 2'3" x 3'7" ( 0.69 m x 1.09 m )
- Categories: Modern Classics
- Classification: Baluch, Classic/Traditional, Geometric, Shag/High Pile, Tribal
- Material: Wool
- Origin: Afghanistan
- SKU: 28162
