2 Afghan Baluch Handwoven Wool Prayer Rugs
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Central Asia, Afghanistan, Balochistan, ca. late 20th century CE. A gorgeous pair of hand-woven Baluch "Persian" rugs with geometric and stylized floral and architectural patterns in a very dense weave. The carpet with buildings has "1369" in the center, perhaps the year in the Afghan calendar. The larger has a prayer niche (mihrab) outlined in the center surrounded by red flowers and tree of life motifs - blooming trees were highly symbolic of life in this arid region. The historical home of the Balochi people, Balochistan, straddles southern Afghanistan, southwestern Pakistan, and southeastern Iran. Baluch weavings are made from a cotton and/or wool foundation warp with wool of sheep, goats, and sometimes camel hair. Due to the traditionally nomadic lifestyle of these tribes, the weavings are usually a maximum of 8 feet (2.5 meters). Both are incredibly beautiful as well as durable, and these could be used for prayer or in an area with light foot traffic! Size: 45" L x 31" W (114.3 cm x 78.7 cm); Size: 57" L x 32" W (144.8 cm x 81.3 cm)
Provenance: private Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA collection
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#178052
Provenance: private Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#178052
Condition
Minor wear and fraying to some fibers, overall excellent and intact.
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2 Afghan Baluch Handwoven Wool Prayer Rugs
Estimate $1,100 - $1,650
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