{"product_id":"antique-persian-baloch-baluch-rug-2-10-x-4-8","title":"Vintage 1940s Persian Baluch Wool Rug Geometric Tribal","description":"\u003cp\u003e🏺 \u003cstrong\u003eThe Baluch Weaving Tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baluch people — nomadic and semi-nomadic tribal groups spread across the border regions of eastern Iran, western Afghanistan, and western Pakistan — have been producing hand-knotted rugs and bags for centuries. Their rugs are among the most distinctive in the broader Persian tribal tradition: typically dark in palette, with deep navy blues, rich aubergines, dark reds, and black grounds that provide a dramatic backdrop for geometric designs in ivory and contrasting accent colors. The Baluch weaving tradition is closely connected to the rhythms of nomadic pastoral life — rugs woven on the move, using the fine wool of the herds the weavers followed across the desert landscapes of Khorasan and Sistan. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eThe 1940s: A Vintage Baluch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug dates from the 1940s — the vintage era of Persian Baluch production, when the traditional hand-knotting techniques were still fully in place and each piece was woven by makers who learned the craft in the great tribal weaving tradition. A 1940s Baluch rug represents the tradition in a period of authentic continuation — woven for the needs and aesthetic standards of the tribal community itself. 🎨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction and Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in 100% wool — wool pile on wool foundation — made in Persia (Iran). The piece measures 2 ft 10 in by 4 ft 8 in. Condition is pre-loved with low pile — the honest mark of a vintage rug that has served real use across its decades of life. Professionally cleaned and inspected. Item ID: K1845. 🔬\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 \u003cstrong\u003eBaluch Rugs in the Collector Market\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian Baluch rugs have attracted growing collector interest over the past several decades. Their combination of dramatic dark palette, bold geometric composition, and the authenticity of genuine tribal production makes them compelling acquisitions for collectors who appreciate nomadic weaving traditions. A vintage 1940s Baluch in the wool-on-wool construction is a genuine piece of tribal Persian textile history. All rugs in the Rugistan collection are professionally washed and treated before listing. 🏆\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rugistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47883489509608,"sku":"K1845","price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2718\/4037\/files\/antique-persian-baloch-baluch-rug-210-x-48-vintage-treasures-gifts-home-handwoven-523.webp?v=1769540108","url":"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/antique-persian-baloch-baluch-rug-2-10-x-4-8","provider":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}