Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5 Queen Anne furniture Its timeless appeal and exquisite

Its timeless appeal and exquisite patterning are sure to enrich any space it occupies

meticulously set into the textured bronze surface

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radiating outward in delicate floral sprays and scrolling vines

Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5 Queen Anne furniture Its timeless appeal and exquisiteThis striking 19th century prayer rug is attributed to the Timuri (Taimani) Baluch weavers of western Afghanistan or eastern Persia a group celebrated for their complex symbolism and mastery of design. The composition features an unusual and compelling series of vertically stacked mihrab motifs, forming a rhythm of sacred niches across the field. Woven in a somber yet glowing palette of rust, deep indigo, and walnut brown, the rug invites close study