Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Baluch Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 11' 11'' x 3' 3'' .
Size CM: 362 cm x 99 cm.
Colors: Madder Red, Dark Red, Navy Blue, Cream, Black, Burgundy, Ivory.
Material: High-quality Natural Wool and Cotton.
Features: Hand-knotted craftsmanship, Unique designs and patterns (No duplicates), Has fringe.
Trust signals: 100% Authentic Handmade Persian Rug, Only one available.
Baluch Persian Rugs
This extraordinary semi-antique Baluch Persian rug, measuring 11'11" x 3'3", presents a magnificent mihrab prayer design interwoven with delicate boteh paisley motifs, representing 40-60 years of natural aging that has enriched its authentic character. The elongated runner proportions make it an ideal choice for hallways, galley kitchens, or alongside dining tables where its spiritual mihrab archway can create a sense of sacred passage through your living space.
From the windswept plains of Sistan and Baluchestan province in eastern Persia, Baluch weavers have maintained their nomadic textile traditions for over a millennium, creating rugs that reflect both their Islamic faith and their desert environment. These tribal artisans, known for their geometric precision and symbolic storytelling, have passed down weaving techniques through generations while migrating between Persia and Afghanistan, developing a distinctive style that combines Persian sophistication with tribal authenticity.
The central mihrab design featuring its pointed arch represents the prayer niche found in mosques, directing the faithful toward Mecca during prayer, while the surrounding boteh paisley motifs symbolize the flame of Zoroaster and eternal life in Persian culture. This combination creates a deeply spiritual textile that transforms any space into a contemplative environment, with the geometric borders framing the composition like architectural elements in a sacred building.
The rich color palette showcases the mastery of natural dyeing techniques, with madder red and dark red creating a warm foundation, while navy blue provides elegant contrast and cream, ivory, and burgundy accents add sophisticated depth. These colors, achieved through traditional plant and mineral dyes, have developed a lustrous patina over decades, creating subtle variations that give each section of the rug its own personality while maintaining overall harmony.
This one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece elevates any interior with its perfect balance of spiritual symbolism and practical beauty, whether gracing an entryway, defining a meditation corner, or adding authentic Persian character to a modern minimalist space. Los Angeles Home of Rugs proudly presents this exceptional example of Baluch craftsmanship, where every asymmetrical Persian knot tells the story of desert nomads who created beauty in the harshest landscapes.
Specifications
Original name: Baluch Rug.
Alternative name(s): Baluch Carpet.
Origin: Sistan and Baluchestan, khorasan.
Category: Village, Nomadic.
Common designs: Mihrab (Prayer), Boteh (Paisley), Geometric.
Dyeing method: Natural, Synthetic.
Pile material: Wool, Camel Hair.
Foundation material: Wool, Cotton, Camel Wool.
Knot type: Asymmetrical (Persian).
Notes
At Los Angeles Home of Rugs, we are delighted to offer you a wide selection of authentic Persian rugs. We only stock hand knotted rugs that are not machine made, or handmade rugs through a variety of techniques, including hand-tufting, hand-hooking, or hand-weaving. This ensures that you receive a unique and high-quality product that will last for years to come. Read More
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