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Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.
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Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.

19th century
Sold 30 September 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 10in (126x 86cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of rare form with Turkmen design.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This rare rug with Turkmen inspired design is considered by Craycraft to be by the Sarakh Baluch. The two vertical rows of large round Turkmen guls appear to be disappearing at the top under the mihrab, giving a three dimensional effect. The minor guls are also of Turkmen design.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

This is a rare rug from a scarce group of weavings, it is very collectible and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0429.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1069053
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D-0429
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Description
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 10in (126x 86cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of rare form with Turkmen design.

Circa 1880 or earlier.

This rare rug with Turkmen inspired design is considered by Craycraft to be by the Sarakh Baluch.

“
The two vertical rows of large round Turkmen guls appear to be disappearing at the top under the mihrab, giving a three dimensional effect.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The minor guls are also of Turkmen design.

fig 1. A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders.
fig 1. Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.

The rug is in good condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

This is a rare rug from a scarce group of weavings, it is very collectible and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0429.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069053
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0429
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Archive I A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. SOLD30 SEP 26

Antique Baluch Pryer Rug of Rare Type, Possibly Sarakh Group, Circa 1880.

Archive II A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View IX
Archive X A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View X
Archive XI A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View XI
Archive XII A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders. View XII
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A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders.
ANTIQUE BALUCH PRYER RUG OF RARE TYPE, POSSIBLY SARAKH GROUP, CIRCA 1880.
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A hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug featuring a deep red ground, geometric octagonal medallions, an arched mihrab motif at the top, and multi-band patterned borders.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaluch
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsMihrab niche, Octagonal medallions, Geometric border bands, Latch-hook motifs
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This hand-knotted antique Baluch prayer rug dates from 1880 in the Baluch style, constructed from wool. The piece presents a deep red ground with secondary colours in navy blue and cream, highlighted by an arched mihrab motif at the top and multiple geometric border bands enclosing two vertical rows of large octagonal medallions. The pile is medium with even wear visible across the surface, finished with short white fringe threads along the lower edge. Dimensions measure 126 cm high, 86 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for light domestic use, the rug functions well as a decorative wall hanging in a study or library. The piece brings traditional textile artistry to an interior scheme, complementing existing traditional decor without dominating the room layout. Placed against a neutral wall or positioned on a floor surface, the carpet provides warmth and texture through its intricate geometric patterning and rich coloration.

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Baluch rugs are hand-woven textiles traditionally created by nomadic Baluch tribes residing near the border regions of eastern Persia and Afghanistan. Prayer rugs feature a distinctive arch or niche design, known as a mihrab, oriented towards Mecca during daily prayers.

These rugs are hand-knotted primarily using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the warp/weft structure, though goat hair or cotton is occasionally incorporated. Dyes are sourced naturally from plants, insects, and minerals, producing characteristic deep reds, indigo blues, and natural dark brown shades.

Authentic 19th-century Baluch rugs feature a soft, lustrous wool pile, subtle abrash colour variations from natural dye batches, and dark, saturated palette tones. The weave is typically flexible with depressed warps, showing geometric motifs and flat-weave kilim finishes at the ends.

An antique tribal rug introduces warmth and texture to neutral floorings such as polished concrete, light hardwood, or stone tiles. It works exceptionally well placed beneath low-profile leather seating, inside a study, or layered over a larger natural fibre carpet.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to protect the delicate hand-knotted fibres. Promptly spot-clean spills with cold water and a neutral detergent, and arrange professional hand-washing by a specialist textile restorer every few years.
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