Comparative study of design structure in Baluch and Turkmen altar carpets

Persian carpet has long been a manifestation of Iranian art and civilization and a manifestation of the imagination and creativity of the Iranian artist. The design of the altar is one of the designs that has its roots in ancient rituals. Such designs, which have a spiritual and religious aspect in addition to being decorative, are woven in different urban, rural and nomadic areas of Iran. The most prominent examples of nomads are Baluchi and Turkmen funeral rugs. The study of the design structure of these two areas is one of the main objectives of this researchThe following questions are raised in this regard:1. What is the design and composition structure of the altar rugs of the Turkmen and Baluch tribes?2. What are the common features in the design and role of altar rug carpets in these two areas?This research is a descriptive-analytical method and the materials have been collected in a library. Based on the results of the research, it was found that in general, Baluch and Turkmen funeral carpets have common cultural roots. The implementation of the structure is different.