Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug or decorative throws

or decorative throws

offering both a glimpse into the past and a durable

Signed by the craftsman

features a field of stylized boteh motifs arranged in orderly rows on an ivory ground

Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug or decorative throwsThis rare antique sofreh was woven by Baluch tribes in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan in the late 19th century. Originally used in domestic settings for the preparation and serving of bread, sofrehs like this one were functional textiles imbued with quiet artistry. The narrow horizontal stripes are woven in undyed ivory and brown wool, creating a simple but striking rhythm. At each end, colorful flatwoven bands of indigo,