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Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug C.1900
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Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug C.1900

1900 - 1920
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Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug, Circa 1900

An attractive and finely woven antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug, dating to circa 1900.

The rug has a striking opposing double mihrab design to the central field, surrounded by numerous geometric and stylised tribal motifs. Multiple borders incorporate hooked and geometric devices together with distinctive stylised animal motifs.

The rich palette comprises deep indigo blue, burgundy and madder red, warm terracotta, salmon and ivory. Hand woven with a good pile overall and retaining the original fringed ends.

Measures approximately 145 × 95 cm (57 × 37.5 inches).

Offered in good original condition. Colours bright and good. There are some age-related wear and losses to the fringe. Presents well

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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

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Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug, Circa 1900

An attractive and finely woven antique Afghan Baluch prayer rug, dating to circa 1900.

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The rug has a striking opposing double mihrab design to the central field, surrounded by numerous geometric and stylised tribal motifs.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Multiple borders incorporate hooked and geometric devices together with distinctive stylised animal motifs.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug C.1900

The rich palette comprises deep indigo blue, burgundy and madder red, warm terracotta, salmon and ivory. Hand woven with a good pile overall and retaining the original fringed ends.

Measures approximately 145 × 95 cm (57 × 37.5 inches).

Offered in good original condition. Colours bright and good. There are some age-related wear and losses to the fringe. Presents well

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Antique Baluch Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

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SA1233915
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream.

Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug C.1900

Archive II An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream. View IV
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Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd
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50 Barbourne Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1JA
United Kingdom
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An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream.
Antique Afghan Baluch Double Mihrab Prayer Rug c.1900
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An antique hand-knotted wool Baluch prayer rug featuring geometric double mihrab arches, stylized animal figures along the border, and a rich palette of dark red, navy blue, and cream.
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Baluch rugs were traditionally woven by nomadic tribes along the borderlands of Iran and Afghanistan. A double mihrab design features opposing niche motifs at either end of the central field, representing prayer arches integrated into geometric tribal patterns.

These rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for the pile, typically built upon a wool warp and weft foundation. Natural dyes derived from local plants and minerals create the characteristic palette of dark red, indigo blue, and earthy brown.

Authentic Baluch rugs feature soft wool, dense hand-knotting, and a dark, saturated colour scheme dominated by deep reds and dark blues. Key indicators include geometric border motifs, stylized animal shapes, and slight asymmetry inherent to handloom weaving.

A tribal prayer rug serves as a textural focal point when placed on light wood flooring or layered over a neutral flat-weave carpet. Its rich colours and geometric patterns complement both dark academia schemes and minimalist contemporary settings.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only attachment without a rotating brush bar to avoid disturbing the wool pile. Treat spills immediately by blotting with an absorbent dry cloth, and employ a specialist textile conservator for periodic cleaning.
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