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Antique Beluch Prayer Rug - Late 19th Century

$1,800
£1,346.34
€1,573.99
CA$2,544.57
A$2,556.35
CHF 1,474.52
MX$31,109.46
NOK 17,128.66
SEK 17,375.17
DKK 11,766.47

About the Item

This rare late 19th century Beluch prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent mihrab design anchoring an incredibly striking, tribal field layout. This structural balance between the prominent deep dark field complete with its vertical rows of geometric diamond motifs, scrolling latchhook columns, and the complex multi-layered borders reflects the pinnacle of traditional Baluch fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive nomadic design narratives with a striking, geometric abstraction. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep dark canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated madder red, deep indigo blue, crisp ivory, and warm camel brown details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Baluch regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome geometric and reciprocal patterns create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the prayer arch and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Beluch production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical nomadic art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 59.06 in (150 cm)Length: 40.95 in (104 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
    Central Asia
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849251281052

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