{"product_id":"baluch-tribal-rug-7x4-225x118-afghanistan-12671","title":"Baluch Tribal Rug 7 × 4 ft (225 × 118 cm) Hand-Knotted Wool | 12671","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\u003e225 × 118 cm · Red, Black \u0026amp; Ivory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eA dense geometric lattice in deep red and black, framed by the classic ivory running-dog border — 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: small-scale geometric repeats, 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 a \u003cstrong\u003edense all-over lattice\u003c\/strong\u003e of small stylised star-and-flower motifs in a staggered diagonal grid, worked in \u003cstrong\u003ered and ivory on a dark (near-black) ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact field is framed by a striking \u003cstrong\u003eivory main border with a black running-dog (meander \/ hooked) motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, set between several \u003cstrong\u003edeep-red guard stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the piece its warm, saturated overall tone. The drawing is purely geometric — there is no central medallion; the rhythm comes from the repetition of the small motifs and the bold zig-zag border.\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\u003e225 × 118 cm (2.7 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an elongated small-format tribal piece, ideal as an accent or short runner. Three contexts in which the Baluch reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBedside or beside-bed pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e the narrow proportion fits beside a single or double bed, the wool surface adding tactile warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e along a reading wall or beneath a writing desk, the dense tribal field reads as a clear, grounding anchor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallway or short corridor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the elongated format guides foot traffic on durable hand-knotted wool.\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;\"\u003e225 × 118 cm (7.4 × 3.9 ft) · 2.7 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;\"\u003eGeometric all-over lattice, ivory running-dog border\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, 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 12671\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 the “running-dog” border?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe running-dog (also called the meander or hooked border) is a continuous interlocking hook motif that runs around the rug like a chain. It is one of the oldest and most widespread tribal border patterns across Central Asia and the Caucasus, and on this piece it appears in black on an ivory ground — the brightest, most graphic element of the design.\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;\"\u003eIs each Baluch rug unique?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Tribal Baluch rugs are woven from memory rather than a paper cartoon, so no two are identical. Small irregularities in the grid, gentle abrash (tonal shifts in the wool), and slightly uneven borders are signs of authentic hand weaving, not flaws — they give each piece its 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":52716285690123,"sku":"12671","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/12671-balouch-rug-00.jpg?v=1764247940","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-dk\/products\/baluch-tribal-rug-7x4-225x118-afghanistan-12671","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}