{"product_id":"baluch-tribal-rug-6x4-190x122-afghanistan-12673","title":"Baluch Tribal Rug 6 × 4 ft (190 × 122 cm) Hand-Knotted Wool | 12673","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Collection · Baluch · Afghan Tribal Nomadic Weaving\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eBaluch Tribal Rug\u003cbr\u003e190 × 122 cm · Red, Black \u0026amp; Ivory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eRows of bold octagonal güls on a deep red field, framed by ivory meander borders — authentic hand-knotted tribal wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eBaluch — Tribal Weaving of Central Asia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBaluch\u003c\/strong\u003e (also Baluchi, Beluchi) are an Iranic ethnic group whose ancestral home is the cross-border region of Baluchistan, spanning eastern Iran, western Afghanistan and Pakistan. Historically nomadic and semi-nomadic, the Baluch wove on horizontal ground looms for personal use — prayer mats, bedding, storage bags — with motifs absorbed from Turkmen, Kurdish and Persian neighbours. The result is a distinctive tribal vocabulary: bold geometric güls, stepped and hooked borders, and a palette built on deep reds, blacks and undyed ivory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eColour and Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field carries \u003cstrong\u003eregular rows of bold octagonal güls\u003c\/strong\u003e — stepped, serrated tribal medallions in black and aubergine with ivory outlines and small floral centres — set against a saturated \u003cstrong\u003ered ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, with smaller lozenge motifs filling the spaces between. The field is framed by \u003cstrong\u003emultiple borders carrying a meander \/ running-dog hook motif and zig-zag stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e in black, ivory and red. Small stylised \u003cstrong\u003eanimal figures\u003c\/strong\u003e appear along the lower border — a charming, characteristic touch of authentic tribal weaving. The drawing is purely geometric; the rhythm comes from the steady repeat of the güls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e190 × 122 cm (2.3 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a focused small-format tribal piece. Three contexts in which the Baluch reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e beside a writing desk or reading chair, the gül field reads as a clear, grounding anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e beside a bed, the wool surface and warm red palette add tactile warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern entryway:\u003c\/strong\u003e against architectural materials, the bold tribal geometry becomes a quiet textile statement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e190 × 122 cm (6.2 × 4.0 ft) · 2.3 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBaluch tribal weavers, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eFoundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted on horizontal ground loom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRows of octagonal güls, meander borders, tribal animal figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRed, black and ivory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eVintage, approx. 20–50 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAuthentic tribal village rug, professionally inspected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSKU 12673\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is a gül?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eA gül is a medallion-like motif — often octagonal or lozenge-shaped — repeated in rows across the field. It is the signature device of Turkmen and Baluch tribal weaving, with each tribe historically favouring its own gül variant. On this piece the güls are stepped and serrated, drawn in black and ivory on the red ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy are there small animal figures in the border?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eSmall stylised animals — birds, deer or camels — are a recurring feature of tribal Baluch rugs, woven from memory by the weaver as personal, often symbolic touches. They are a hallmark of an authentic village piece rather than a workshop reproduction, and add to each rug's individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a tribal wool rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRegular vacuuming without a beater bar is the basic care — vacuum in the direction of the pile. On smooth floors we recommend an anti-slip underlay. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub. Tribal wool is naturally hard-wearing and ages beautifully; professional hand washing every few years keeps the colours fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Origin · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a certified partner of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel STEP\u003c\/a\u003e, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran. Five decades of trade and connoisseurship inform every piece we offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  Label STEP Certified  |  Worldwide Shipping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52716321210635,"sku":"12673","price":1878.6,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/12673-baluch-vintage-rug-00.jpg?v=1764250282","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-ae\/products\/baluch-tribal-rug-6x4-190x122-afghanistan-12673","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}