Number 457
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Type Anatolian
Origin Anatolian
Size 153 x 110
Age 1870
Chunky, meaty and juicy--it's really hard to describe this east Anatolian prayer rug in other words. It's in mint condition with full pile and its dye materials are a joy. They testify to the dexterity and skill of the dye-makers who created that awesome apricot orange for the border. The green is highly indicative on a prayer rug, given that it is the color traditionally associated with Islam and Islamic objects.
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