Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 home decor and the asymmetrical knotting adds

and the asymmetrical knotting adds subtle irregularities that give the piece its soulful

A wonderfully evocative 19th century Venetian brass brazier

and natural ivory—held within strong borders of angular glyphs and stylized “S” hooks

the stand features an elegant turned column rising to a square white marble top—classic materials that Victorian homes favored for both durability and visual contrast

Antique Baluch Khorasan Prayer Rug c. Late 19th Century 2’11 x 4’11 home decor and the asymmetrical knotting addsWoven in the tribal regions of Khorasan in northeast Iran during the late 19th century, this Baluch prayer rug is a rare and beautifully preserved example of its kind. The field features a mesmerizing pattern of eight pointed star motifssometimes interpreted as celestial snowflakesexecuted in natural dyes of midnight blue, madder red, and soft walnut on a luminous golden ochre ground. The stepped mihrab is flanked by intricately woven side panels and