Number 1916
Material Camel Hair
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Baluch
Type Tribal
Size 186 x 86
Age 1321 = 1903
The greatest Baluch prayer rug I have had, in perfect and original condition:
π The two Hands of Fatima indicating where the pious owner would prostrate during prayer
π² The motif in between where the Sajda clay stone would be
π« Camel hair field
π΄ Twisting tree of life
β° The date of production, 1321 Hijri
βοΈ Additional inscription, possibly with the word ALLAH
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