Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5 Queen Anne furniture making it a great piece

making it a great piece for those who value age-worn character

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

The panel is encased in a finely detailed border

The crisp geometry is framed by a bold “running water” border in ivory and indigo

a delightful fusion of function and style that adds character to any space

Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Repeating Mihrab Design, c. 19th Century – 2’9 x 5’5 Queen Anne furniture making it a great pieceThis 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