Antique Baluch Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Motif, Northeast Persia, c. Mid 19th Century – 2’5 x 4’5 3x5 rug or layered in an eclectic

or layered in an eclectic living space

making this a versatile and functional antique for use as a hall table

The ivory prayer niche is filled with a staggered lattice of angular floral motifs rendered in indigo

is a functional yet stylish piece that exemplifies the beauty of tiger oak wood

The carved facade

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Motif, Northeast Persia, c. Mid 19th Century – 2’5 x 4’5 3x5 rug or layered in an eclecticWoven by a Baluch weaver in Northeast Persia around the mid 19th century, this soulful prayer rug is a rare survivor that speaks to the spiritual and artistic traditions of a nomadic people. The design centers on a dramatic Tree of Life composition that ascends from the foot of the field toward the stylized mihrab, branching into an intricate canopy of floral and vegetal forms. The palette is earthy and subdued, with soft madder, rust, and natural