{"product_id":"antique-baluch-prayer-rug","title":"Antique Baluch Prayer Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handsome antique Baluch prayer rug, hand-knotted in wool and featuring the distinctive deep, saturated palette associated with Baluch weaving. The field is filled with repeating angular floral and geometric motifs in rich burgundy, madder red, dark brown and ivory, framed by multiple finely patterned guard borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional prayer-niche (mihrab) composition is particularly attractive, with stepped architectural elements at one end and a striking central horizontal element incorporating triangular, amulet-like forms. The dense ornamentation and restrained tribal palette give the rug a strong graphic presence while retaining the character and individuality of a genuinely handwoven textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug shows\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eage-related wear and irregularity consistent with an older tribal weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e, including wear to the ends\/fringe and some distortion to the shape. These characteristics add to its authentic, time-worn appearance rather than the uniformity of a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Baluch weaving tradition, Afghanistan\/Persian border regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Prayer rug \/ tribal rug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Hand-knotted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Wool pile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors: Deep red, burgundy, brown, ivory and black\/dark brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign: Mihrab prayer-niche format with geometric\/floral motifs and multiple borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: Antique\/vintage; exact age not guaranteed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Displays wear and irregularities commensurate with age; please examine photographs carefully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA richly patterned and highly decorative example of Baluch tribal weaving, equally suitable for a collection or as an evocative accent textile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43312429858914,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0978\/5442\/files\/15807_2.jpg?v=1788909525","url":"https:\/\/rothschildcollection.com\/products\/antique-baluch-prayer-rug","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}