How do I clean an antique tribal rug?

Gentle surface cleaning and occasional professional immersion washing designed for antique wool textiles preserve the natural lanolin and vegetable dyes. Avoid harsh chemical detergents and abrasive mechanical scrubbing that can strip the fibres. Regular light vacuuming without a rotating power brush prevents dust accumulation within the wool pile. For spills, blot immediately with a clean, damp cloth without rubbing the affected area.

Can I use these rugs in high-traffic hallways?

Many of these pieces, particularly sturdy Caucasian runners and dense Baluch formats, were built by nomadic weavers for demanding everyday use. Placing a breathable, high-quality rug underlay beneath the carpet prevents slippage and absorbs impact. Avoid positioning delicate kilims or low-pile prayer rugs in damp areas or zones exposed to constant heavy foot traffic. Rotating the carpet periodically ensures even wear patterns across the field over years of domestic use.

What is the difference between a Baluch and a Turkmen rug?

Baluch rugs originate from pastoral groups inhabiting the borderlands of modern Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, typically displaying darker aubergine, brown, or indigo grounds with distinctive box medallions and prayer niches. Turkmen carpets, woven by tribes such as the Tekke, Yomut, and Ersari, frequently showcase rich madder-red palettes dominated by repeated octagonal gul motifs. While both traditions utilise resilient wool and natural dyes, their structural proportions, secondary border designs, and tribal iconography separate the two distinct cultural groups.

How do I identify a prayer rug?

Prayer rugs feature a prominent arched architectural motif, known as a mihrab, at one or both ends of the central field. These specialised formats were historically carried by nomads for daily religious observance while travelling. Examples on this page include single, double, and triple mihrab designs created by Baluch and Qashqai weavers. The niche directs the user's focus during prayer, distinguishing these smaller formats from large room-sized carpets and long runners.

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When you unfold a 1900s antique tribal carpet, you touch the nomadic history and geometric storytelling of Persian, Caucasian, Anatolian, and Turkmen weavers.

Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Good Colour and Condition. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Good Colour and Condition. Circa 1900.

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£975

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Antique Turkish Dazkiri Village Rug, Great Colour, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Dazkiri Village Rug, Great Colour, Circa 1900.

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£7,250

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug, Soft Faded Colours, Circa 1900.

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£850

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Qashqai Kashkuli Millefleur Prayer Rug, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

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£8,500

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Antique Afghan Chakhansur Baluch Main Car[pet, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Chakhansur Baluch Main Car[pet, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

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£2,750

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Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1900/20.

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£295

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Kilim with Good Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Kilim with Good Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

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£4,800

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

1900 - 1920

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

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£295

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Antique Salar Khani Baluch Rug, Khorasan Region, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Salar Khani Baluch Rug, Khorasan Region, Circa 1900.

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£900

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Octagonal Guls, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Octagonal Guls, Circa 1900.

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£2,950

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Listings span the 1900 and 1920 periods, featuring wool, cotton, natural dyes, goat hair, and camel hair across Persian, Caucasian, Anatolian, and Turkmen tribal traditions.

Antique Baluch Pryer Rug, Khorassan Region, Unusual Colour, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Baluch Pryer Rug, Khorassan Region, Unusual Colour, Circa 1900.

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£1,200

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug with Single Medallion & Peacocks, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug with Single Medallion & Peacocks, Circa 1900.

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£1,950

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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£295

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Antique Caucasian Armenian Erivan Rug on a Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Caucasian Armenian Erivan Rug on a Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1900.

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£2,500

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with Kepse Gul Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with Kepse Gul Design, Circa 1900.

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£995

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Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£2,250

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1900s Tribal Carpet

Antique Tekke Turkmen Rug, Good Colour and Condition. Circa 1900.

Antique Turkish Dazkiri Village Rug, Great Colour, Circa 1900.

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Kuba Rug, Soft Faded Colours, Circa 1900.

Antique Qashqai Kashkuli Millefleur Prayer Rug, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

Antique Afghan Chakhansur Baluch Main Car[pet, Superb Condition, Circa 1900.

Antique Afghan Taimani Sistan Baluch Prayer Rug, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Shahsavan or South Caucasian Kilim with Good Soft Colours, Circa 1900.

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

Antique Salar Khani Baluch Rug, Khorasan Region, Circa 1900.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Rug with Octagonal Guls, Circa 1900.

Antique Baluch Pryer Rug, Khorassan Region, Unusual Colour, Circa 1900.

Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug with Single Medallion & Peacocks, Circa 1900.

Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug, Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Caucasian Armenian Erivan Rug on a Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1900.

Antique Yomut Turkmen Main Carpet with Kepse Gul Design, Circa 1900.

Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

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