Product Description
Details
Collection: One-of-a-kind Baluch Area Rug.
Age: 40-60 Years (Semi Antique).
Size FT: 4' 12'' x 2' 11'' .
Size CM: 152 cm x 90 cm.
Colors: Dark Red, Navy Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Black, Camel, Cream.
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 exquisite 4'12" x 2'11" semi antique Baluch Persian rug showcases the profound spiritual artistry of nomadic weavers from the remote Sistan and Baluchestan province. The mihrab prayer design, rendered in deep dark red with navy blue and brown accents, creates a sacred focal point that transforms any intimate space into a sanctuary of contemplation. Burgundy borders frame the central prayer niche, while delicate camel and cream highlights illuminate the intricate Tree of Life motifs that emerge from the geometric framework.
The Baluch tribes of eastern Persia have woven their prayers into textiles for over eight centuries, creating rugs that serve as portable mosques for nomadic families traversing the harsh desert landscape. This semi antique piece, aged 40-60 years, carries the weathered patina and character that only decades of gentle use can bestow. The asymmetrical Persian knotting technique, passed down through generations of women artisans, creates the distinctive dense weave that gives Baluch rugs their legendary durability and spiritual resonance.
The mihrab or prayer niche design represents the direction of Mecca, while the Tree of Life symbolizes the connection between earthly existence and divine paradise. The rich burgundy and black geometric borders contain protective symbols that ward off evil spirits, creating a sacred boundary around the prayer space. Each camel-colored accent represents the desert journeys of nomadic life, while cream highlights symbolize purity and spiritual enlightenment.
At 4'12" x 2'11" feet, this perfectly proportioned prayer rug creates an intimate meditation space in bedrooms, studies, or prayer rooms without overwhelming smaller areas. The sophisticated palette of dark red, navy blue, and brown grounds the space with earthy elegance, while the semi antique patina adds instant character and historical depth. Los Angeles Home of Rugs presents this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted masterpiece that elevates any room with its profound spiritual energy and nomadic authenticity, transforming modern interiors with centuries-old Persian weaving traditions.
Specifications
Original name: Baluch Rug.
Alternative name(s): Baluch Carpet.
Origin: Sistan and Baluchestan, khorasan.
Category: Village, Nomadic.
Common designs: Mihrab (Prayer), Tree of Life, 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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