350.00 €
A very unusual prayer rug with 6 camels organised in pairs. Normally animals are not woven in prayer rugs, but in this case, the two Mihrabs or prayer niches can be appreciated in the upper part of the rug . The camels are portrayed with their apparel (saddlebag, neck decorations etc). The border combines vegetable and geometric motifs. If you are looking for an unusual rug, this is for you!
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool Â
Size: 127×78 cms
Origin:Â Baluch tribe from Afghanistan
Date of weaving: 1980s
The Baloch or Baluch are an Iranian people who live mainly in the Balochistan region, located at the southeasternmost edge of the Iranian plateau, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. There are also Baloch diaspora communities in neighbouring regions, including in India, Turkmenistan and the Arabian Peninsula.
1 in stock
REF: A2309015
Additional information
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
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