Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug a decorative display unit

a decorative display unit

Signed by the craftsman

79h x 47w x 30d

It’s an ideal choice for those who appreciate the beauty of antique furnishings and the storied pasts they represent

features a field of stylized boteh motifs arranged in orderly rows on an ivory ground

Antique Baluch Sofreh Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’2 x 4’7 Prayer rug a decorative display unitThis rare antique sofreh was woven by Baluch tribes in the border regions of eastern Iran and western Afghanistan in the late 19th century. Originally used in domestic settings for the preparation and serving of bread, sofrehs like this one were functional textiles imbued with quiet artistry. The narrow horizontal stripes are woven in undyed ivory and brown wool, creating a simple but striking rhythm. At each end, colorful flatwoven bands of indigo,