Number 337
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Baluch
Type Central Asian
Size 120 x 72
Age 1920
A rug that's close to the heart and was created in that manner. The size is smaller than most Baluch prayer rugs and the camel hair field slightly deeper in tone but the sheer softness of the wool and the delicacy of the handle suggest this was an actual rug for prayer rather than simply a rug with prayer niche design. Original end finishes and full pile.
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