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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (135 x 100cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of the Dokhtar-e-Qazi design.

Circa 1900.

Stock Number: D-0413.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1120041
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D-0413
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Description
Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 3in (135 x 100cm).

Antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug of the Dokhtar-e-Qazi design.

Circa 1900.

Stock Number: D-0413.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
100cm (39.37")
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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SA1120041
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0413
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique hand-woven Baluch prayer rug featuring a dark brown and indigo geometric diamond lattice pattern framed within a arched mihrab niche.
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Archive I An antique hand-woven Baluch prayer rug featuring a dark brown and indigo geometric diamond lattice pattern framed within a arched mihrab niche.

Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

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An antique hand-woven Baluch prayer rug featuring a dark brown and indigo geometric diamond lattice pattern framed within a arched mihrab niche.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG, DOKHTAR-E-QAZI DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1120041
An antique hand-woven Baluch prayer rug featuring a dark brown and indigo geometric diamond lattice pattern framed within a arched mihrab niche.
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  • ObjectPrayer Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleAfghan Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMihrab arched niche, Geometric diamond lattice, Chevron border patterns, Hand-knotted fringe
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug originates from around 1900, presenting a traditional tribal design with a hand-knotted wool construction and natural dyes. The piece displays a distinct arched mihrab niche, intricate geometric diamond lattice patterns across the field, chevron border arrangements, and a hand-knotted fringe at the ends, rendered in a palette of dark brown, indigo, and pale tan. Subtle wear shows across the weave, accompanied by slight colour variations from age. Measuring 135 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this rectangular rug functions as a floor covering suited for a study, a gentleman's library, or a quiet corner of a living space, adding traditional warmth and texture to interior settings.

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Baluch prayer rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic Baluch tribes inhabiting the border regions between eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. These textiles typically feature a distinctive arched niche design, known as a mihrab, oriented towards Mecca for daily prayer rituals.

Baluch rugs are hand-knotted predominantly using high-quality wool for the pile, warp, and weft, with occasional goat hair selvedges or camel hair highlights. Dyes are historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, resulting in saturated dark brown, indigo blue, madder red, and muted rust tones.

Authentic period Baluch prayer rugs feature soft, lustrous hand-spun wool, asymmetric hand-knotting, and subtle dye variations across the field. Key design indicators include geometric lattice patterns, stylized plant motifs inside the arch, and complex multi-band geometric borders.

A small handwoven tribal rug can be integrated into contemporary interiors as a focal entryway accent, layered over neutral natural-fibre floor coverings, or mounted on a wall as decorative textile artwork. The rich earth tones complement dark timber furniture, leather upholstery, and stone floor surfaces.

Maintain antique wool rugs by vacuuming gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary beater bar. Place a high-quality rug pad underneath to prevent slippage and fibre compression, and consult a specialized professional rug cleaner for periodic deep cleaning.
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