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Antique White Ground Anatolian Tulu Prayer Rug

About the Item

The overall composition of this niche design rug relates it to a group of white ground central Anatolian prayer rugs, mostly woven with more traditional motifs. The primitive nature of the drawing imparts here a cave-like appearance to the niche. The use of silky Angora mohair wool (filik in Turkish) is characteristic of the most precious Tulus. Warp: wool, ivory Weft: wool, ivory, 3-6 shots between knotted rows Knot: symmetrical, weaving direction adjacent to niche, no warp depression Knot count: 4H x 3V = 12 knots/square inch Selvages: three sets of paired warps Ends: weft-faced plain weave; top with corded fringes Colours: ivory, maroon (corrosive), light green, red, grey blue, camel, orange (7) This rug is featured in our current web exhibition entitled 'Like a Prayer - A Collection of Antique Anatolian Niche Design Rugs'.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Length: 64.97 in (165 cm)
  • Style:
    Tulu (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Angora,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Condition: very good, in full pile with the exception of some oxidised maroons (see pictures), which is typical for rugs of this period.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Alberto Levi Gallery 007101stDibs: LU954924289392

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