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Antique Red Ilme Tulu Niche Design Anatolian Rug

$5,391.65
£4,013.73
€4,500
CA$7,385.21
A$8,213.96
CHF 4,289.08
MX$99,955.19
NOK 54,778.05
SEK 51,372.14
DKK 34,256.93
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About the Item

The large hooked triangle that dominates the composition of this other Tulu acts as a directional motif delineating the prayer niche, which follows the direction of weaving. It could just as well be meditation element connected to the ancient cults of the Neolithic period, as the large triangle is rendered in such a way as if it was depicting a giant pregnant Goddess. The traces of henna painting on the left border emphasize its ritual significance. Warp: wool, ivory Weft: wool, ivory, 3-12 shots between knotted rows Knot: symmetrical, weaving direction adjacent to niche, no warp depression Knot count: 5H x 3V = 15 knots/square inch Selvages: flat, two sets of paired warps Ends: top in orange weft-faced plain weave with macrame fringes, bottom with single twined weft Colours: maroon, candy pink, lilac, sage green, copper orange (5) Condition: very good, with slightly lower pile within the center, suggesting its use as prayer mat This rug is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Like a Prayer - A Collection of Antique Anatolian Niche Design Rugs'.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 38.59 in (98 cm)Length: 56.3 in (143 cm)
  • Style:
    Tulu (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Angora,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: very good, with slightly lower pile within the center, suggesting its use as prayer mat.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 007161stDibs: LU95496074943

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