• Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 19th Century (2'9 x 5'5), features a repeating mihrab design with intricate geometric and floral patterns in blue, brown, and tan. Displayed on a white background; brand: unknown.
  • An Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug (c. 19th Century, 2’9 x 5’5) with a repeating mihrab design and detailed border in deep navy, rust, and brown is displayed on a wooden floor. Brand: None/Unknown.
  • An Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug (c. 19th Century, 2’9 x 5’5) with a repeating mihrab design in dark blue, brown, and orange tones features a detailed border and visible wear in the center, laid out on a wood floor. Brand: Unknown.
  • A close-up of an Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug (c. 19th Century, 2’9 x 5’5) with a repeating mihrab design in red, orange, brown, and black geometric patterns on a wooden floor; its detailed border frames the intricate central motif.
  • A detailed view of an Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug (c. 19th Century, 2’9 x 5’5) with a repeating mihrab design and intricate geometric patterns in orange, brown, and black, displayed on a light wood floor.
  • A close-up of an Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug (c. 19th Century, 2’9 x 5’5) with repeating mihrab motifs in orange, dark blue, and brown on a wooden floor; fringe and border are partially visible at the top edge.
  • A close-up of the corner of an Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 19th Century (2’9 x 5’5), on a wooden floor. It features repeating mihrab geometric designs in blue, orange, brown, and beige with a detailed border.
  • An Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 19th Century (2’9 x 5’5), with a repeating mihrab design and tasseled fringe is displayed on a wooden floor, showcasing intricate navy, rust orange, and beige geometric patterns with a detailed border.
  • A handwritten tag on this Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with repeating mihrab design, c. 19th century (2’9 x 5’5), notes its origin; the rug displays brown, orange, and blue geometric patterns typical of Baluch weavings.
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Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5

Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5

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This striking 19th-century prayer rug is attributed to the Timuri (Taimani) Baluch weavers of western Afghanistan or eastern Persia — a group celebrated for their complex symbolism and mastery of design. The composition features an unusual and compelling series of vertically stacked mihrab motifs, forming a rhythm of sacred niches across the field. Woven in a somber yet glowing palette of rust, deep indigo, and walnut brown, the rug invites close study through its layered geometry and saturated natural dyes.

The repeated niche forms are not merely decorative — they likely reference the importance of repeated prayer or the architectural layout of a mosque, which is particularly resonant for Timuri tribespeople known for their spiritual depth and unique interpretation of the prayer rug format. The meandering boteh-style border frames the inner compartments beautifully, reinforcing the meditative quality of the piece. The wool is lustrous, the weave dense, and the overall aesthetic deeply evocative of its tribal origins.

From the private collection of a longtime antique rug dealer in Amherst, MA, this rug holds particular appeal for collectors of Baluch and Timuri weaving. It remains in nice antique condition with expected wear, including scattered areas of low pile and minor loss to the ends. A highly collectible example with rare architectural design and cultural significance.

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