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Antique Prayer-rug, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Prayer-rug, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

19th century
Description

This rare, small size Baluch prayer-rug has a beautiful drawing of the 'tree-of-life' on a natural camel-hair field and unusual yet striking, palmette in the prayer niche.

The hand-panels contain a simply-drawn 'tree' in each, again on natural camel-hair background.

In excellent condition and dating to circa 1880, this charming little rug retains its original plain-weave ends.

Size: 1.42m x 0.76m (4' 8" x 2' 6").

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

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SA1068456
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BM2156
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Description
This rare, small size Baluch prayer-rug has a beautiful drawing of the 'tree-of-life' on a natural camel-hair field and unusual yet striking, palmette in the prayer niche.

The hand-panels contain a simply-drawn 'tree' in each, again on natural camel-hair background.

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In excellent condition and dating to circa 1880, this charming little rug retains its original plain-weave ends.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Size: 1.42m x 0.76m (4' 8" x 2' 6").

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068456
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2156
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool.
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Archive I An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool.

Antique Prayer-rug, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-east Persia.

Archive II An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool. View II
Archive III An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool. View III
Archive IV An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool. View IV
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool.
Antique Prayer-Rug, Baluch Tribes, Khorassan Province, North-East Persia.
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An antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a cream central field with a stylized dark tree motif framed by an arched mihrab border in dark red and indigo blue wool.
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Baluch prayer rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes living in the border regions of eastern Persia and Afghanistan. These textiles served both spiritual and practical functions, characterized by a pointed mihrab arch that indicates the direction of prayer.

These rugs are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and warp/weft structure, occasionally incorporating goat hair for selvedges. Dyes are historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, producing deep reds, dark blues, and earthy tones.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-tying, soft and high-grade wool, a dark palette dominated by madder red and indigo, and specific motifs such as stylized trees of life or geometric hand panels framing the arched mihrab field.

Due to their rich tones and intricate geometric patterns, these small-format textiles are commonly used as wall hangings, layered over neutral flat-weave carpets, or positioned as focal points in entryways, studies, and reading nooks.

Regular care requires gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling fibers. Spills should be blotted immediately with a damp cloth, and professional cleaning should be performed using water and pH-neutral wool detergents.
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