Antique Turkish Kirshehir Rug

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 distinctiv...

The town of Sivas in central Turkey is the easternmost carpet producing town in that country. The rugs woven here usually have patterns that are based on those found in traditional ...

The carpet manufactory in Hereke, a city in western Turkey, was founded by the Ottoman Sultan Abdulmecid I in 1841 to produce all of the textiles for his palaces. He gathered the be...

The town of Sivas in central Turkey is the easternmost carpet producing town in that country. The rugs woven here often have patterns that are based on those found in traditional rugs and carpets from other countries. These rugs are woven with symmetrical knots on cotton foundations. This example copies a classic Mughal carpet, circa 1600, currently in the collection of The Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Aptly titled “carpet with bird...

Beautiful Turkish Kirsehir rug, full pile and in exquisite condition. Old Anatolian carpets have impressive motifs and natural colors that fit many inter...

This colorful prayer rug from the area of Kirshehir in northern Anatolia paints a repeat image of a courtyard planted with cypress trees. A prayer niche—or mihrab—is outlined in blue...

Mid 19th Century Turkish Kirshehir Prayer Rug ( 3'8" x 5'3" - 112 x 160 cm )

Kirshehir Prayer Rug, Mid 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 5'3" L Origin: Persia Period: Mid-19th Century Rug ID: 17146