Brown Earth Tone Color Antique Tribal Muslim Prayer Design Afghan Baluch Rug
| Stock number | 21174 |
| Size | 2 ft 9 in x 3 ft 10 in (0.84 m x 1.17 m) |
| Origin | Afghanistan |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Baluch |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Baluch Afghanistan Brown 1890s Rug, Circa Date: 1890s. This classic example of a baluch rug was skillfully hand-woven in the region of Afghanistan during the late 19th century. The piece is characterized by its tightly knotted structure and its inherently earthy, warm palette derived from natural dyes. The central field features a rich, saturated camel tone, anchoring the design firmly in the tradition of brown earth tone color rugs. Contrasting elements of deep indigo and oxidized plum provide visual depth against the natural wool background, a testament to the quality of the dyes available around the 1890s. The structure of the design is highly stylized, presenting vertical rows of repeating, abstract tree-like forms or stylized palmettes.