Rare Antique Baluch Prayer Rug with Diamond Lattice Field, Northeast Persia, c. Mid 19th Century – 2’2 x 3’9 Turkeman rug with the seat showing slight

with the seat showing slight softening from use—an aspect that only adds to the piece’s history and authenticity

The rug is hand-knotted in wool on a wool foundation

The warm mahogany tone and crisp carving allow it to function equally well as a traditional lowboy

ideal for organizing papers

with their graceful tapering forms that culminate in a circular

Rare Antique Baluch Prayer Rug with Diamond Lattice Field, Northeast Persia, c. Mid 19th Century – 2’2 x 3’9 Turkeman rug with the seat showing slightA remarkable example of early Baluch weaving, this small format prayer rug features a deeply saturated palette and an intricately rendered lattice of diamonds filled with alternating boteh and floral motifs. The asymmetrical field, offset by a prayer arch only subtly suggested in form, demonstrates both the weavers creativity and a departure from strictly geometric tribal forms. The deep indigo, madder red, and camel tones create a rich, nuanced