No. 698 - Vintage Baluch Prayer Rug Product Number: No. 698 Age: 1980s Origin: Herat / Afghanistan Material: Wool x Wool Size: 63-68cm x 102cm (excluding fringe) Thickness: 6mm This rug, with its faded brown field, red border, and a subtle pink color scheme interwoven with strange patterns, is a tribal rug from the Baluch people residing in Herat province, Afghanistan. It is a prayer rug designed in a mihrab shape. With its enigmatic patterns, this rug exudes a primitive atmosphere. Although there is a slight deviation in the width, it is not particularly noticeable. It can be considered an accent rug of an easy-to-handle size, perfect for an entrance mat. As a 40-year-old vintage rug, it shows some signs of wear, but it is in good condition with no particularly noticeable stains, damage, or repairs. The dense pile of a moderate length feels soft and pleasant. For the overall atmosphere, please refer to the last video (shot in natural light indoors) on Instagram at the following URL: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTuJENFEqNG/?img_index=14&igsh=MWppZGg0ZzF4OGZyNQ== ◎ Regarding the products handled: Some items have undergone professional repairs in Iran or at the local supplier, but others have not been repaired, prioritizing the appearance, such as when there are no significant issues. Please understand that there may be minor repairs that we may not notice. We purchase items that have been cleaned, but please note that some sand and pile debris may remain. Also, occasionally, there may be nail marks from drying after cleaning, but they will blend in with use. * Items with severe issues are cleaned domestically during inspection, but if necessary, this is noted in the description and reflected in the price. Finally, regarding the rug itself, there is a characteristic wool smell. Measurements are taken near the center, but please understand that there may be variations due to the distortions inherent in hand-woven rugs, shrinkage from water cleaning, and color unevenness due to aging from plant-based dyes. These are also part of the charm of vintage rugs.