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Antique Taimani Baluch 'Seh Mihrab' Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.
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Antique Taimani Baluch 'Seh Mihrab' Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (135 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.

Circa 1900.

This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' soft colour palette, note the use of camel wool through out. The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with glossy pile; the browns are corroded in places. A very good example of this type of prayer rug, possibly older than most.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0371.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071350
Dealers Internal Reference
DS-0371
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Description
Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (135 x 99cm).

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch 'Seh (Three) Mihrab' prayer rug.

Circa 1900.

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This is a good example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' soft colour palette, note the use of camel wool through out.
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The Taimani Baluch were semi nomadic in the Sistan Provence of Western Afghanistan, this design of prayer rug is unique to them.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette.
fig 1. Antique Taimani Baluch 'Seh Mihrab' Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with glossy pile; the browns are corroded in places. A very good example of this type of prayer rug, possibly older than most.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: DS-0371.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071350
Dealers Internal Ref
DS-0371
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette.

Antique Taimani Baluch 'Seh Mihrab' Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette. View XIII
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An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette.
ANTIQUE TAIMANI BALUCH 'SEH MIHRAB' PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1900.
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An antique hand-knotted Baluch wool prayer rug featuring three architectural dome niches, geometric inner borders, and a deep red, indigo, and camel tan colour palette.
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Taimani Baluch prayer rugs are hand-knotted textiles woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. They are traditionally recognised by dark, rich colour palettes, geometric motifs, and distinct prayer niche designs known as mihrabs.

These rugs are predominantly woven with hand-spun wool pile on a wool warp and weft. They feature dense, hand-knotted asymmetric construction with hand-bound selvages, resulting in a flexible handle and durable weave structure.

Authentic antique examples exhibit hand-dyed wool in subdued, natural dyes such as indigo, dark madder red, and natural camel wool. Inspecting the back reveals irregular hand-spun knots, traditional selvedge finishing, and subtle abrash colour variations throughout the field.

Due to their compact scale and graphic geometric patterns, these small rugs work effectively layered over larger neutral carpets, placed in entryways, or mounted on walls as textile art. They suit both minimalist schemes and traditional dark wood interiors.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary beater bar to protect the wool pile and selvedge edges. Rotate the rug periodically to ensure uniform exposure to light and traffic, and consult a specialist conservator for wash treatments.
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