• This Antique Baluch Prayer Rug (c. mid 19th century, 2’8 x 4’3) features geometric patterns in brown, black, cream, and orange with a central hexagonal motif and detailed borders; natural dye wool shows wear along the edges.
  • An Antique Baluch Prayer Rug (c. Mid 19th Century, 2’8 x 4’3) with geometric tribal patterns in black, brown, cream, and orange rests on a light wood floor; its edges are worn and slightly frayed. Brand unknown.
  • A close-up of the corner of an Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2’8 x 4’3), featuring geometric designs in brown, beige, and orange tones on wool with partially worn fringe, lying on a wooden floor. Brand: Unknown.
  • A corner of the Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2’8 x 4’3), featuring geometric tribal patterns in brown, beige, and orange, lies on a light wood floor. The edge is fringed and shows slight wear. Brand: Unknown.
  • A close-up shows the Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2’8 x 4’3), featuring geometric black, orange, and cream designs on a light wood floor; the natural dye wool rug has a slightly frayed right edge.
  • A close-up shows the corner of an Antique Baluch Prayer Rug (c. Mid 19th Century, 2’8 x 4’3) with tribal geometric designs in black, brown, tan, and orange on a wooden floor. A small paper label marked "86" is attached to the rug's fringe.
  • A close-up of a handwritten tag on an Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century (2’8 x 4’3) placed on a wooden floor. The tag indicates "NOT FOR SALE" and lists size details and serial #00068. Brand: Unknown.
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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2’8 x 4’3

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2’8 x 4’3

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Woven by tribal artisans in eastern Iran or western Afghanistan during the mid-19th century, this antique Baluch rug showcases a field of repeating octagonal guls, each rendered in fine wool and dyed with natural pigments in earthy tones of walnut, aubergine, brick, and ivory. The structured symmetry and subtle variations in motif placement lend a quiet rhythm to the design, while the crosshatched and hooked medallions allude to deeper tribal symbolism.

Although it follows the proportions of a prayer rug, this piece lacks a pronounced mihrab, suggesting it may have served both devotional and utilitarian purposes. The side borders, filled with angular repeating latticework, are classic Baluch, while the flatwoven kilim ends and tight weave reflect the practical expertise of the maker.

In nice antique condition, the rug shows moderate wear and abrash consistent with its age and long use. It would be ideal as a decorative accent, tabletop textile, or wall hanging—particularly for collectors drawn to the quieter elegance of tribal design.

This rug comes from the private collection of a prominent antique rug dealer based in Amherst, Massachusetts, known for curating fine Persian and Oriental carpets over several decades.

shows wear consistent with age

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