36. An outstanding Antique Baluch Prayer Rug

Afghan Baluch Taimuri Prayer Rug natural dyes Antique

36. Provenance: Baluch (Taimuri?), Western Afghanistan/ Persia border. ref: MacDonald, p238

Age: Circa 1900

Size: 157cm x 106cm

Condition: Excellent. Slight (and usual) corrosion of the browns.

Notes: A lovely naturally-dyed, shiny-wooled prayer rug with lots of (precious to tribal people) indigo. Sparing use of brightly coloured cotton/silk in some details - another charming tribal touch.

 

price: £875 £743.75
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