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Antique Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1900.
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Antique Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 June 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138x 86cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with 'tree of life' design.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original end finishes at both ends. The tree of life is very well drawn with a spacious feel, the mihrab and hand placements both contain a 'bird head tree' design. The border design is typical of Timuri work.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear, and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0646.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1070548
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D-0646
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Description
Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 10in (138x 86cm).

Antique Timuri / Baluch camel ground prayer rug with 'tree of life' design.

Circa 1900.

The rug is beautifully drawn and has excellent colour, the camel wool ground is very soft. The rug retains the original end finishes at both ends.

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The tree of life is very well drawn with a spacious feel, the mihrab and hand placements both contain a 'bird head tree' design.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The border design is typical of Timuri work.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear, and good pile.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use.

Stock Number: D-0646.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
138cm (54.33")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1070548
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0646
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Timuri / Baluch Prayer Rug, Outstanding Condition, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View II
Archive III An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View III
Archive IV An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View IV
Archive V An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View V
Archive VI An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View VI
Archive VII An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View IX
Archive X An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View X
Archive XI An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View XI
Archive XII An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation. View XII
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An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation.
ANTIQUE TIMURI / BALUCH PRAYER RUG, OUTSTANDING CONDITION, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1070548
An antique Timuri Baluch prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with repeating geometric motifs in shades of red, navy blue, and camel on a wool foundation.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBaluch Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed, Blue, Camel
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Geometric star patterns, Stylised floral motifs, Border guards
  • SizeH 138 cm (54 in) x W 86 cm (34 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Baluch prayer rugs are hand-knotted textiles traditionally woven by nomadic and semi-nomadic Baluchi tribes inhabiting the borderlands of Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Characterised by portable sizes and mihrab designs, these rugs historically served spiritual purposes during daily prayers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and tribal motifs of the region.

Authentic pieces are crafted entirely from hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft, occasionally incorporating camel hair or goat hair in the foundation. Natural vegetable and insect dyes were universally employed to achieve deep indigo blues, madder reds, and rich camel tones, set upon a sturdy, hand-knotted structure.

Authenticity is determined by examining the handle, knot density, natural dye variations (abrash), and structural irregularities typical of nomadic work. Genuine examples exhibit hand-spun wool with a lustrous sheen, authentic tribal iconography such as tree-of-life or mihrab arches, and woollen or kilim-end finishes rather than modern machine-stitched fringes.

An antique textile of this scale can be displayed as a focal point on polished timber floors, layered over a larger neutral sisal rug to add texture, or mounted securely on a wall as a textile artwork. Its rich palette and geometric patterns complement both minimalist contemporary spaces and eclectic interiors.

Preservation requires regular, gentle vacuuming with the suction set to low and without a beater bar to protect the aged pile and fringing. Keep the rug out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, and consult a professional oriental rug conservator for periodic washing and repairs.
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