This field is composed of a directional prayer niche with a tree-of-life central motif on a desirable camel ground. The mihrab is filled with an eight pointed star and the base of the rug has various botehs and a prominent animal head motif. Wonderfully finished with two hands on the top left and top right of the rug. Baluch western afghanistan mid 19th century

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug - 2'8 x 5'2

Regular price $1,450.00 Sale

This Baluch prayer rug was handwoven during the mid 19th century in Western Afghanistan.

This field is composed of a directional prayer niche with a tree-of-life central motif on a desirable camel ground. The mihrab is filled with an eight pointed star and the base of the rug has various botehs and a prominent animal head motif. Wonderfully finished with two hands on the top left and top right of the rug.  

In very good condition with minimal wear on the overall pile; uneven fringe and oxidized browns.

Size: 2'8" x 5'2" [.81 x 1.57m]

Age: Mid-19th Century

Country of Origin: W Afghanistan

Type of Rug: Baluch Prayer Rug

Material: Wool 

Pile Height: Low

Condition: Very good; uneven fringe, and some oxidized browns

 

BK2605

 

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