Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug they offer a lovely pop

they offer a lovely pop of color and craftsmanship

or decorative throws

features a field of stylized boteh motifs arranged in orderly rows on an ivory ground

and a visible red dye run in the center—likely a result of early cochineal dye use

31h x 14w x 18d

Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug they offer a lovely popThis rare antique sofreh was woven by Baluch tribes in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan in the late 19th century. Originally used in domestic settings for the preparation and serving of bread, sofrehs like this one were functional textiles imbued with quiet artistry. The narrow horizontal stripes are woven in undyed ivory and brown wool, creating a simple but striking rhythm. At each end, colorful flatwoven bands of indigo,