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Antique Baluch (Timuri) Prayer Rug, Camel Ground with Tree of Life, Circa 1900.
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Antique Baluch (Timuri) Prayer Rug, Camel Ground with Tree of Life, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 10in (165 x 87cm).

Antique Western Afghan Baluch / Timuri camel ground prayer rug with tree of life.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has good colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug has a traditional Baluch design to the main border which is found in rugs from this region. There is a possibility that this rug could be the work of the Timuri tribes.

The rug is in fair condition with uneven wear and medium / low pile, there is heavy wear in places and a few scattered old repairs; this is reflected in the price of the rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0923.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
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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SA1070528
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0923
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Description
Size: 5ft 5in x 2ft 10in (165 x 87cm).

Antique Western Afghan Baluch / Timuri camel ground prayer rug with tree of life.

Circa 1900.

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The rug is beautifully drawn with a tree of life and has good colour, the camel wool ground is very soft.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The rug has a traditional Baluch design to the main border which is found in rugs from this region. There is a possibility that this rug could be the work of the Timuri tribes.

fig 1. An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones.
fig 1. Antique Baluch (Timuri) Prayer Rug, Camel Ground with Tree of Life, Circa 1900.

The rug is in fair condition with uneven wear and medium / low pile, there is heavy wear in places and a few scattered old repairs; this is reflected in the price of the rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0923.

Height
165cm (64.96")
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
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070528
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0923
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Archive I An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones.

Antique Baluch (Timuri) Prayer Rug, Camel Ground with Tree of Life, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View II
Archive III An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View III
Archive IV An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View IV
Archive V An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View V
Archive VI An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View VI
Archive VII An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View VII
Archive VIII An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View VIII
Archive IX An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View IX
Archive X An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View X
Archive XI An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones. View XI
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An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones.
ANTIQUE BALUCH (TIMURI) PRAYER RUG, CAMEL GROUND WITH TREE OF LIFE, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1070528
An antique woven Baluch prayer rug with a central tree of life design in camel brown and dark red tones.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Baluch
  • MaterialWool, Camel Hair
  • ColourCamel Brown, Dark Red
  • MotifsTree of life design, Mihrab arched niche, Geometric borders, Kilim finished ends
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 87 cm (34 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique woven Baluch prayer rug originates from circa 1900 in the tribal Baluch style, potentially crafted by the Timuri tribes. Made from wool and camel hair, the piece displays a camel brown and dark red colour palette with fringed kilim-finished ends. The surface showcases a mihrab arched niche framing a central tree of life design, complemented by geometric borders and white accent marks along the outer edges. Uneven wear, medium to low pile, heavy wear in places, and scattered old repairs are visible across the textile. The rug measures 165 cm high, 87 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Positioning the rug on the floor provides a decorative accent suited for light domestic use in a gentleman's library or similar interior space. Walking across the soft camel wool ground reveals the textured pile and traditional motifs. Maintenance requires gentle cleaning appropriate for antique wool textiles to preserve the historical weave and structural integrity of the border patterns.

FAQs

Baluch prayer rugs were hand-knotted by nomadic tribes in the border regions of Persia and Afghanistan, typically featuring a niche arch or mihrab motif along with dark, earthy tones.

These rugs are traditionally constructed using hand-spun wool for both the pile and warp, often incorporating camel hair for natural tan grounds and goatskin or goat hair edging.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural dyes, a soft depressed weave, dark brown or indigo palettes, and traditional motifs such as stylised tree-of-life patterns within the central field.

A tribal prayer rug serves as an ideal accent layer over neutral wool carpeting, beneath a side table, or hung as a wall textile to introduce texture and historical character.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush bar, rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear, and address spills immediately by blotting with a damp cloth rather than rubbing.
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