Antique Baluch Prayer Rug 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1900/20.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1130679
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An antique Afghan Sistan Baluch hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a dark brown geometric field with a stylized mihrab arch motif and patterned borders.

ANTIQUE AFGHAN TAIMANI SISTAN BALUCH PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1900/20.

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Baluch prayer rugs originate from nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the border regions of eastern Iran, southern Afghanistan, and western Pakistan. Woven predominantly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these rugs served both daily devotional functions and portable domestic utility.

Traditional Baluch rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheep wool for the pile, often woven onto a wool or goat hair foundation warp and weft. Natural vegetation and minerals historically provided the rich dark brown, indigo blue, and madder red dyes.

Authentic pieces are identified by their dark, moody colour palette, soft velvety wool pile, and a distinct directional arch design called a mihrab at one end. They frequently feature intricate geometric borders, woven kilim flat-weave ends, and flexible, compact hand-knotted foundations.

Designers frequently place compact tribal rugs in entryways, hallway alcoves, or studies to introduce depth and tactile history. They can be layered over larger neutral flat-weave or sisal floor coverings to ground contemporary furniture arrangements.

Routine care requires gentle vacuuming without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling delicate hand-knotted fibres. Spills should be blotted immediately with a dry cloth, and professional hand-washing by an antique textile specialist is recommended periodically.

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