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Antique Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh' Mihrab Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh' Mihrab Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 3 May 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138 x 87cm).

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

Circa 1900.

This is a pleasing example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' colour palette. 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 good condition with even wear, and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: C-10.

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
87cm (34.25")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1188516
Dealers Internal Reference
C-10
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Description
Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138 x 87cm).

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

Circa 1900.

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This is a pleasing example of a seh-mihrab (three mihrab) prayer rug by the Taimani Baluch, the rug is well drawn and has an 'earthy' colour palette.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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 good condition with even wear, and medium pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: C-10.

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
87cm (34.25")
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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SA1188516
Dealers Internal Ref
C-10
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. SOLD3 MAY 26
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Archive I An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. SOLD3 MAY 26

Antique Afghan Sistan Baluch 'Seh' Mihrab Prayer Rug, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders. View XI
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An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN SISTAN BALUCH 'SEH' MIHRAB PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1188516
An antique handwoven Baluch prayer rug featuring a multi-domed mihrab design in shades of dark brown, red, and blue with geometric borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPrayer Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Natural Dyes
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Multi-domed architectural motif, Geometric borders, Tree of life symbols
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Baluch rugs are traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes inhabiting the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Prayer rugs from this group typically feature a distinctive mihrab arch design meant to orient the worshipper towards Mecca.

These textiles are hand-knotted using handspun wool for both the pile and the foundation structure, sometimes incorporating dark brown or black wool warp threads. Natural vegetable dyes were historically employed to achieve deep, rich colour palettes featuring earthy browns, reds, and indigos.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the handle, knot density, natural dye variations, and wool quality on the reverse side. Antique pieces often display slight irregularities in symmetry and abrasash, reflecting their nomadic handwoven production.

An antique prayer rug can be utilized as a small accent floor covering, hung on a wall as a textile artwork, or layered over a larger neutral sisal rug to add texture and historical depth to a space.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and utilizing a breathable underlay to prevent sliding and fibre abrasion.
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