Antique Baluch Sofreh Flat Weave Rug c. Late 19th Century 1’9 x 4’10 Early 1930s furniture the colors remain luminous and

the colors remain luminous and the design radiates with a warmth that’s hard to replicate

now with the added charm of authenticity

measuring 29 inches in height by 41 inches in width

likely undyed wool

Antique Baluch Sofreh Flat Weave Rug c. Late 19th Century 1’9 x 4’10 Early 1930s furniture the colors remain luminous andThis beautifully balanced antique Baluch sofreh, woven in flat weave technique with supplementary weft embroidery, is a striking example of tribal textile art from the borderlands of Northeast Persia. Its compact dimensions and deliberate design indicate its use as a sofreha ceremonial or daily use cloth used for bread making, food preparation, or ritual display. The golden camel ground is punctuated by intricately embroidered motifs in dark indigo,