Antique Afghan Baluch Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’10 x 4’8 Persian style rug this piece has a presence

this piece has a presence that’s both rugged and refined

warm tones of the wood

The mirror

exudes the grace and elegance characteristic of Neoclassical design

this piece was acquired from the private collection of a prominent antique rug and textile dealer in Amherst

Antique Afghan Baluch Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’10 x 4’8 Persian style rug this piece has a presenceThis elegant Baluch tribal rug, woven in the border regions of Afghanistan in the late 19th century, features a field of stylized boteh motifs arranged in orderly rows on an ivory ground. The boteh, or flame paisley form, is a long standing symbol of fertility, protection, and enduring life in Persianate weaving traditions. Each motif is flanked by tiny tree like appendages, creating a sense of movement and quiet symmetry that draws the viewer into