{"product_id":"rare-deep-blue-antique-baluch-with-fiery-red-field-jewel-tone-blues-l-2-3-x-3-10","title":"1008 | RARE Deep Blue Antique Baluch with Fiery Red Field; Jewel-Tone Blues | 2.3 x 3.10","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Deep Blue Antique Baluch with Fiery Red Field \u0026amp; Jewel-Tone Blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.3 x 3.10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique, Early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"149\"\u003ePile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium pile with beautiful age-related patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dyaqz2\" data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"226\"\u003eAbout This Rug\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eRare Antique Baluch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example of why collectors love tribal Persian rugs — \u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"381\"\u003erich color, bold geometry, and unmistakable character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eThe field opens with a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"433\"\u003edeep blue base\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with shades of \u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"492\"\u003enavy, royal blue, and icy blue\u003c\/strong\u003e that create incredible depth across the design. These darker jewel tones are a classic hallmark of Baluch weaving and give the rug that moody, velvety presence tribal rugs from this region are known for. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eRunning through the center is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"791\"\u003epowerful red ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed with strong geometric motifs that almost feel like flames rising through the field. The contrast between the \u003cstrong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"937\"\u003edeep blues and vivid red\u003c\/strong\u003e is dramatic in the best possible way — bold, graphic, and completely authentic to the tribal aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe borders bring the whole composition to life with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003ecolorful tribal detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding rhythm and movement while framing the design beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e2.3 x 3.10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a fantastic small-format tribal rug — perfect for an entryway, bedside, kitchen nook, or layered into a larger room that needs a little antique soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eBottom line: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003esmall rug, serious tribal energy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d0lkqy\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThe Real Deal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eThis rug comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eBaluch tribal weaving tradition of southeastern Iran\u003c\/strong\u003e, where nomadic and semi-nomadic groups wove small rugs like this for everyday life in tents and village homes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eBaluch rugs are known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003ecompact sizes, geometric motifs, and deep, saturated palettes\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically featuring blues, reds, browns, and ivory highlights. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eLike all of our pieces, this rug is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eauthentic, handmade, and completely one-of-a-kind\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eIt was \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003ehand-knotted with natural wool and traditional tribal techniques over a century ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it has been \u003cstrong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eprofessionally cleaned\u003c\/strong\u003e so it’s ready for its next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eOnce it sells, that's it. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eThere will never be another one exactly like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s1o1x1\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eThis is a genuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eantique handmade textile\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor irregularities, color variation, and signs of age are completely normal and part of what give these rugs their depth, authenticity, and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eTranslation: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003ethat’s character, not damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"n6ma9p\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eRug Pad Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eWe always recommend a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003ehigh-quality custom-cut rug pad\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for hand-knotted rugs. 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Where did it travel over the last hundred years?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003eWe may never know the full story — and honestly, that mystery is part of the beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3178\"\u003eRugsnob\u003c\/strong\u003e, we hunt down the good ones — the rugs with real soul, real craftsmanship, and real presence — and pass them along to people who know the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003eBecause once you’ve lived with a rug like this, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3432\"\u003ethe mass-produced stuff just doesn’t hit the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rug Snob","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48063457296632,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/5978\/3416\/files\/1008.1.jpg?v=1772941863","url":"https:\/\/www.rugsnob.com\/products\/rare-deep-blue-antique-baluch-with-fiery-red-field-jewel-tone-blues-l-2-3-x-3-10","provider":"RUGSNOB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}