Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman Embroideries

Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat Persian, Late 19th Century Height 128cm, width 92cm Crafted in the late 19th century by skilled Iranian craftsmen, this cotton prayer mat features a plethora of religious and nature-inspired motifs. Its surface is adorned with a selection of patterns and motifs created using the traditional woodblock printing technique called kalamkari (or Qalamkari). The 400 years old technique originating from Isfahan, utilises only natural and local materials, celebrating and supporting the local communities. A selection of repetitive, organic motifs adorns the cotton textile. The patterns are coloured in various shades of red, cream, and blue, their design inspired by religious Islamic architecture, in particular that of a mosque. The central prayer niche (also called a mihrab) is identical in shape to that of the arch-shaped prayer niches found in mosques. Arabic markings feature above it. This Persian prayer mat...

A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...

An antique Turkish hand-emboridered textile tapestry. Ottoman Empire, 18th century. A large rectangular piece intended for wall hanging. The item is richly garnished with delicate handmade floral cross stitch embroidery creating a pattern. Collectible Furnishing And Textiles, Oriental Islamic Folk Arts And Applied Arts...

Late 18th century ottoman era prayer rug in gold and metal. Rug/C-0401. This amazing late 18th-early 19 century rug was made during the Ottoman Empire. Thi...