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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Scarce Design Attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan', Circa 1880.
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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Scarce Design Attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan', Circa 1880.

19th century
Description

Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 1in (132 x 94cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of scarce form, attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan' by Craycraft.

Circa 1880.

A scarce and colourful Baluch rug, the central panel is of the well known 'tile' design. Other design elements are found in Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rugs.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, and good pile, with soft glossy wool. The rug retains it original kilim ends with weft work decoration.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0512.

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1069063
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D-0512
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Description
Size: 4ft 4in x 3ft 1in (132 x 94cm).

Antique Baluch prayer rug of scarce form, attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan' by Craycraft.

Circa 1880.

A scarce and colourful Baluch rug, the central panel is of the well known 'tile' design. Other design elements are found in Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rugs.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green.
fig 1. Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Scarce Design Attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan', Circa 1880.

The rug is in good condition with even wear, and good pile, with soft glossy wool. The rug retains it original kilim ends with weft work decoration.

The rug is ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0512.

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1069063
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0512
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green.

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, Scarce Design Attributed to the 'Baluch of Turkestan', Circa 1880.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green. View XII
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An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green.
ANTIQUE BALUCH PRAYER RUG, SCARCE DESIGN ATTRIBUTED TO THE 'BALUCH OF TURKESTAN', CIRCA 1880.
Ref: SA1069063
An antique hand-knotted Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch pattern surrounded by geometric floral and lattice motifs in shades of red, dark brown, blue, and green.
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Baluch prayer rugs are hand-knotted nomadic textiles traditionally created by Baluch tribes settled across eastern Persia, Afghanistan, and Turkestan. These rugs typically feature an arch-shaped mihrab motif within a dark colour palette, designed to point towards Mecca during daily prayers.

Traditional Baluch rugs are crafted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation, though goat hair or camel hair is occasionally incorporated into the selvedges or warp. Dyes are naturally sourced from minerals, insects, and plants such as madder root, indigo, and walnut husks.

Authentic late nineteenth-century examples feature dense wool hand-knotted onto wool warps, soft pliable handles, and subtle abrash variations in the natural vegetable dyes. The palette is predominantly sombre, dominated by deep blues, dark red hues, terracotta, and dark brown shades with geometric arch motifs.

An antique tribal rug functions as a focal accent on hardwood floors, layering warmth into minimalist, bohemian, or traditional interiors. Smaller prayer rugs can also be displayed as wall hangings or placed in entryways and study spaces to introduce textural detail.

To preserve an antique wool rug, vacuum gently using a suction-only setting without a rotary brush bar, and rotate the piece regularly to ensure even wear. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a dry cloth and consult a specialist textile restorer for deep cleaning.
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