Belouch Rug, 1'6 x 2'7. Fresh find. Distinguished by the hint of a mihrab, shown in main image above. (See Ralph Kaffel, Caucasian Prayer Rugs, Plate 36, for a discussion of a "dual purpose" prayer rug.) Low glossy pile, some foundation visible, losses at edges. Ends brocaded by the floating weft. 72 kpsi (8 x 9), symmetrical knots pointing left. Nice purples, greens, golds. One hot red, running a bit. Download each picture, then click to supersize it. Many direct scans included in pictures. (Inventory Number 828.)