Antique Arab Baluch Rug c. Early 19th Century 3’2 x 5’2 Copper cauldrons When lowered

When lowered

This rare early Baluch prayer rug

The rug appears to be woven of hand-spun wool

making this mirror a true work of art

and the color remains nuanced and vibrant

Antique Arab Baluch Rug c. Early 19th Century 3’2 x 5’2 Copper cauldrons When loweredWoven by Baluch tribal weavers in the early 19th century, this rare and early example showcases the quiet sophistication of nomadic craftsmanship from the borderlands of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan. The field is filled with vertical rows of stylized trees or palm like motifs, arranged with meditative repetition across a camel toned ground. The saturated palette of madder red, indigo, and ivory remains legible despite significant wear, while