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Antique Turkish Kirshehir Prayer Rug

$4,800
£3,678.62
€4,227.93
CA$6,741.84
A$7,545.36
CHF 3,949.73
MX$91,662.42
NOK 50,151.48
SEK 47,326.48
DKK 31,547.77

About the Item

Kirshehir is a town in central Anatolia located between Kayseri and Ankara. The rugs woven there utilize excellent quality wool and often feature vibrant colors such as a distinctive purplish red naturally sourced from cochineal. The designs can vary between bold and vibrant to European-influenced floral patterns. This rug is woven in a prayer design with a large floral element beneath a stepped arch and indigo spandrels. This is framed by a Cubukli border flanked by celadon meandering vine guard borders. A prayer rug is placed between the ground and the worshipper for cleanliness during the various positions of Islamic prayer. When praying, a niche, representing the mihrab of a mosque, located at the top of the field of the rug, must be pointed to the Islamic center for prayer, Mecca. 6' 4" x 4' 3"
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Length: 76 in (193.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Islamic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Closter, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #163651stDibs: LU6342243391102

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