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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani with Scarce Box Design on an Aubergine Ground, Circa 1880.
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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani with Scarce Box Design on an Aubergine Ground, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 18 September 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 10in (122 x 87cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a scarce aubergine coloured ground.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This is a very unusual and possibly rare Timuri / Baluch prayer rug, the well known box design is on a very rich aubergine coloured ground. The hand placements are of a tree or shrub design. Note the original weft work decorated end panel at the lower end.

The rug is in fair condition with wear in places and medium / low pile. The rug has no repairs and is in original condition. This is a collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0357.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066746
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D-0357
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Size: 4ft 0in x 2ft 10in (122 x 87cm).
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Antique Baluch prayer rug by the Yaqoub Khani sub tribe of the Timuri, with box design on a scarce aubergine coloured ground.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This is a very unusual and possibly rare Timuri / Baluch prayer rug, the well known box design is on a very rich aubergine coloured ground. The hand placements are of a tree or shrub design. Note the original weft work decorated end panel at the lower end.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones.
fig 1. Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani with Scarce Box Design on an Aubergine Ground, Circa 1880.

The rug is in fair condition with wear in places and medium / low pile. The rug has no repairs and is in original condition. This is a collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0357.

Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066746
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0357
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. SOLD18 SEP 26

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Timuri / Yaqoub Khani with Scarce Box Design on an Aubergine Ground, Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones. View VII
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An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones.
ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, TIMURI / YAQOUB KHANI WITH SCARCE BOX DESIGN ON AN AUBERGINE GROUND, CIRCA 1880.
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An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a defined mihrab arch, geometric box patterns, and deep aubergine, rust red, and indigo blue tones.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourAubergine
  • MotifsMihrab niche, Geometric box pattern, Chevron border
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Baluch prayer rug originates from the Timuri tribe around 1880, attributed specifically to the Yaqoub Khani sub-tribe. The hand-knotted wool piece displays a distinct geometric box pattern arranged across a deep aubergine ground, complemented by rust red and indigo blue tones within the motifs. A defined mihrab arch frames the upper section, accompanied by tree or shrub designs in the hand placements, a chevron border along the perimeter, and an original weft-work decorated end panel at the lower boundary. The pile sits at a medium to low depth with visible wear in places, maintaining its original condition without repairs, alongside fringed ends at both top and bottom. Measuring 122 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the textile is suited for light domestic use or as a wall hanging in a traditional hallway, study, or living area.

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Baluch prayer rugs are hand-knotted textiles woven by nomadic tribes along the borders of Iran and Afghanistan, traditionally featuring a geometric arch or mihrab motif at one end.

These rugs were typically constructed using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation, dyed using natural vegetable, mineral, and plant extracts.

Clean gently using a suction-only vacuum without a rotating brush bar, rotate periodically to balance wear and light exposure, and consult a professional specialist for washing.

Compact tribal carpets function as focal accents in entryways, layered over larger neutral natural-fibre floor coverings, or displayed as decorative wall hangings.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces feature lustrous dark-toned wools, saturated natural dyes such as aubergine and indigo, flexible hand-knotted foundations, and iconic tribal iconography.
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