Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2’8 x 4’3 Mid-Century Modern This piece is in good

This piece is in good antique condition

offering evidence of hand-dyed

All three signs are in nice antique condition consistent with age and normal use

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Antique Baluch Prayer Rug c. Mid 19th Century 2’8 x 4’3 Mid-Century Modern This piece is in goodWoven 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