Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 home decor combining practicality with timeless craftsmanship

combining practicality with timeless craftsmanship

and the asymmetrical knotting adds subtle irregularities that give the piece its soulful

and natural ivory—held within strong borders of angular glyphs and stylized “S” hooks

almost architectural drawing of the field sets this piece apart from denser Baluch patterns

Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 home decor combining practicality with timeless craftsmanshipWoven in the tribal regions of Khorasan in northeast Iran during the late 19th century, this Baluch prayer rug is a rare and beautifully preserved example of its kind. The field features a mesmerizing pattern of eight pointed star motifssometimes interpreted as celestial snowflakesexecuted in natural dyes of midnight blue, madder red, and soft walnut on a luminous golden ochre ground. The stepped mihrab is flanked by intricately woven side panels and