Rug - 312 cm - 155 cm - Afghan Balouch

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This hand-knotted Afghan Balouch rug from Afghanistan measures 312 × 155 cm and is made of wool on cotton.

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This handwoven Afghan-Balouch rug is distinguished by its strong, traditional color palette and a very dense, rhythmically built allover pattern. The entire field is filled with regularly recurring, strongly stylized floral or rosette-like motifs, arranged in clear rows, giving the rug a distinctive, lively effect.

Color-wise, red, dark red and black dominate, complemented by small cream and white accents. The motifs stand out clearly from the dark underlying structure, creating a strong contrast. The broad border echoes the red–black combination and is designed with geometric zigzag and angular motifs. Narrow light side borders provide an additional clear framing of the field.

Through the combination of bold colors, dense patterning, and a strictly structured border, the rug appears expressive and traditional. With its generous size of 312 × 155 cm, it is ideally suited for living rooms, dining areas, hallways, or as a striking accent in larger spaces.

Details
Type: Afghan-Balouch rug
Dimensions: approx. 312 × 155 cm
Manufacture: Hand-knotted
Design: Traditional / Geometric
Pattern: Dense allover pattern with stylized floral and rosette-like motifs
Colors: Red, dark red, black, cream and white
Style: Afghan-Balouch / Oriental / Traditional / Geometric
Format: Long and rectangular

Special features
Hand-knotted
Rich traditional color scheme
Dense, regularly built allover pattern
Stylized floral and rosette-like motifs
Striking red and black color combination
Small light accents in cream and white
Wide geometrically designed border
Clear, rhythmic overall composition
Expressive traditional Afghan-Balouch character
Generous format of 312 × 155 cm
Ideal for living rooms, hallways or larger areas
Unique character through handcrafted production

Shipping
The rug is carefully and securely packaged for transport and insured for shipment so that it arrives safely to you.

Seller's Story

Welcome to Teppique. For three generations, we have been dedicated to the world of carpets, offering carefully selected pieces ranging from classic to modern, antique to contemporary, and rustic to finely woven designs. Our collection focuses on high-quality handmade and hand-knotted carpets in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and origins. Whether you are looking for a small decorative rug or a large statement piece, our aim is to offer distinctive carpets with character and craftsmanship. With many years of experience in the carpet trade, we are happy to assist with any questions about our rugs, their origin, quality, materials, or care.

This handwoven Afghan-Balouch rug is distinguished by its strong, traditional color palette and a very dense, rhythmically built allover pattern. The entire field is filled with regularly recurring, strongly stylized floral or rosette-like motifs, arranged in clear rows, giving the rug a distinctive, lively effect.

Color-wise, red, dark red and black dominate, complemented by small cream and white accents. The motifs stand out clearly from the dark underlying structure, creating a strong contrast. The broad border echoes the red–black combination and is designed with geometric zigzag and angular motifs. Narrow light side borders provide an additional clear framing of the field.

Through the combination of bold colors, dense patterning, and a strictly structured border, the rug appears expressive and traditional. With its generous size of 312 × 155 cm, it is ideally suited for living rooms, dining areas, hallways, or as a striking accent in larger spaces.

Details
Type: Afghan-Balouch rug
Dimensions: approx. 312 × 155 cm
Manufacture: Hand-knotted
Design: Traditional / Geometric
Pattern: Dense allover pattern with stylized floral and rosette-like motifs
Colors: Red, dark red, black, cream and white
Style: Afghan-Balouch / Oriental / Traditional / Geometric
Format: Long and rectangular

Special features
Hand-knotted
Rich traditional color scheme
Dense, regularly built allover pattern
Stylized floral and rosette-like motifs
Striking red and black color combination
Small light accents in cream and white
Wide geometrically designed border
Clear, rhythmic overall composition
Expressive traditional Afghan-Balouch character
Generous format of 312 × 155 cm
Ideal for living rooms, hallways or larger areas
Unique character through handcrafted production

Shipping
The rug is carefully and securely packaged for transport and insured for shipment so that it arrives safely to you.

Seller's Story

Welcome to Teppique. For three generations, we have been dedicated to the world of carpets, offering carefully selected pieces ranging from classic to modern, antique to contemporary, and rustic to finely woven designs. Our collection focuses on high-quality handmade and hand-knotted carpets in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and origins. Whether you are looking for a small decorative rug or a large statement piece, our aim is to offer distinctive carpets with character and craftsmanship. With many years of experience in the carpet trade, we are happy to assist with any questions about our rugs, their origin, quality, materials, or care.

Details

Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Afghan Balouch
Length
312 cm
Width
155 cm
Material
Wool on cotton
Country of origin
Afghanistan
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
21st century
Sold by
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Objects sold
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