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Vintage Turkish Melas Prayer Rug, circa 1950s

About the Item

A classic 20th century Melas rug in a prayer design with a pinched rust field with small and large serrated lozenge designs, ivory tree spandrel panel and a straw border of serrated hexagons and geometric buds.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Length: 82 in (208.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1959
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 765581stDibs: LU8129233204752
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