ANTIQUE TURKISH KAYSERI PICTORIAL SILK RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
R-1911
Size: 5ft 10in x 4ft 2in (179 x 128cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri pictorial silk rug with 'hunting' design.
Circa 1890.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the rug has a small central medallion and the filed is covered with flowering plants, there are many different animals among the plants.
Good condition, even wear and some corrosion with low pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or for floor use with very light use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1911.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri pictorial silk rug with 'hunting' design.
Circa 1890.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the rug has a small central medallion and the filed is covered with flowering plants, there are many different animals among the plants.
Good condition, even wear and some corrosion with low pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or for floor use with very light use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1911.
£2,500
| $3,174 USD | €2,840 EUR
OLD QUM SILK RUG, EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH ...
Item Ref
R-1800
Size: 4ft 11in x 3ft 4in (150 x 102cm).
A good example of a small size Persian Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral medallion design.
Circa 1950.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with floral sprays around the central indigo blue medallion. The dark indigo border has a classic Persian design. The use of green in the rug is a very pleasing feature.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The rug has been hand washed recently.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1800.
A good example of a small size Persian Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral medallion design.
Circa 1950.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with floral sprays around the central indigo blue medallion. The dark indigo border has a classic Persian design. The use of green in the rug is a very pleasing feature.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The rug has been hand washed recently.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1800.
£2,250
| $2,857 USD | €2,556 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKISH KAYSERI SILK RUG, SUPERB PASTEL ...
Item Ref
R-2507
Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 9in (215 x 145cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri silk rug of single medallion design.
Circa 1900.
The rug is of very fine weave on a silk foundation, this is a fine rug with very glossy silk, the handle is very floppy like a soft cloth. The rug has a single oval medallion in medium indigo blue on a very soft yellow / gold ground, the field and medallion are covered with a floral vine design. The border is in the same blue colour as the medallion and has a floral design with cartouches.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or for light domestic floor use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2507.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri silk rug of single medallion design.
Circa 1900.
The rug is of very fine weave on a silk foundation, this is a fine rug with very glossy silk, the handle is very floppy like a soft cloth. The rug has a single oval medallion in medium indigo blue on a very soft yellow / gold ground, the field and medallion are covered with a floral vine design. The border is in the same blue colour as the medallion and has a floral design with cartouches.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or for light domestic floor use.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-2507.
£2,250
| $2,857 USD | €2,556 EUR
SUPERB OLD TURKISH KAYSERI SILK CARPET, RARE ...
Item Ref
WM-001
Size: 9ft 7in x 6ft 7in (292 x 201cm).
A really beautiful example of a Turkish Kayseri silk carpet in the Hereke style, with a very classical design and a rare pistachio green field with wide ivory border.
About 50 years old.
The carpet is of fine weave and superbly drawn; clearly the work of a master weaver.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile. The ends need to be re-fringed, this is included in the price.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: WM-001.
A really beautiful example of a Turkish Kayseri silk carpet in the Hereke style, with a very classical design and a rare pistachio green field with wide ivory border.
About 50 years old.
The carpet is of fine weave and superbly drawn; clearly the work of a master weaver.
The carpet is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile. The ends need to be re-fringed, this is included in the price.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: WM-001.
SOLD
FINE SILK RUG IN TURKISH HEREKE STYLE, ...
Item Ref
R-1048
Size: 8ft 2in x 8ft 1in (250 x 248cm).
A really beautiful example of a silk rug in the Turkish Hereke style, with a very classical medallion design.
About 50 years old.
The rug is of fine weave and superbly drawn; clearly a rug of very high quality. The colour palette is very soft and changes as you move around the rug with the light reflecting off the pile in different ways, the carpet shimmers in all lights.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: R-1048.
A really beautiful example of a silk rug in the Turkish Hereke style, with a very classical medallion design.
About 50 years old.
The rug is of fine weave and superbly drawn; clearly a rug of very high quality. The colour palette is very soft and changes as you move around the rug with the light reflecting off the pile in different ways, the carpet shimmers in all lights.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: R-1048.
SOLD
OLD TURKISH KAYSERI SILK CARPET WITH PARADISE ...
Item Ref
AOR-042
Size: 10ft 0in x 6ft 10in (305 x 208cm). Excluding the fringe.
A really beautiful example of a Turkish Kayseri silk carpet with the Paradise Garden design.
About 50 years old.
The carpet is of fine weave (8 x 8 knots per cm), and superbly drawn with excellent colour. The soft cream ivory coloured field is filled with an all over design of floral palmettes and many different animals including lions and deer all in soft pastel colours. The border in soft gold is of particular note.
The carpet is in excellent condition with no wear and full pile. The ends are in perfect condition. The carpet has been wall hung for all of its life.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: AOR-042.
A really beautiful example of a Turkish Kayseri silk carpet with the Paradise Garden design.
About 50 years old.
The carpet is of fine weave (8 x 8 knots per cm), and superbly drawn with excellent colour. The soft cream ivory coloured field is filled with an all over design of floral palmettes and many different animals including lions and deer all in soft pastel colours. The border in soft gold is of particular note.
The carpet is in excellent condition with no wear and full pile. The ends are in perfect condition. The carpet has been wall hung for all of its life.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The carpet is suitable for normal domestic use and would make a wonderful statement in any room.
Stock Number: AOR-042.
SOLD
OUTSTANDING PERSIAN QUM SILK RUG WITH GARDEN ...
Item Ref
WM-001a
Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 6in (200 x 138cm).
An oustanding and scarce pair of Persian Qum silk rugs of the garden design on an ivory ground.
About 50 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with shrubs and flowers along with many different birds.
The colour palette is very soft, with pinks, blues, yellows and very soft reds.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-001a.
The rugs are available at a price of £7500 each or at a discount of £13000 for the pair.
An oustanding and scarce pair of Persian Qum silk rugs of the garden design on an ivory ground.
About 50 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with shrubs and flowers along with many different birds.
The colour palette is very soft, with pinks, blues, yellows and very soft reds.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-001a.
The rugs are available at a price of £7500 each or at a discount of £13000 for the pair.
SOLD
OUTSTANDING PERSIAN QUM SILK RUG WITH GARDEN ...
Item Ref
WM-002
Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 6in (200 x 138cm).
An oustanding and scarce pair of Persian Qum silk rugs of the garden design on an ivory ground.
About 50 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with shrubs and flowers along with many different birds.
The colour palette is very soft, with pinks, blues, yellows and very soft reds.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-002.
The rugs are available at a price of £7500 each or at a discount of £13000 for the pair.
An oustanding and scarce pair of Persian Qum silk rugs of the garden design on an ivory ground.
About 50 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with shrubs and flowers along with many different birds.
The colour palette is very soft, with pinks, blues, yellows and very soft reds.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-002.
The rugs are available at a price of £7500 each or at a discount of £13000 for the pair.
SOLD
ANTIQUE SILK 'SOUF' KASHAN PRAYER RUG, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
R-1360
Size: 6ft 8in x 4ft 1in (203 x 125cm).
Antique silk 'souf' Kashan prayer rug, on an ivory ground with a floral design.
Circa 1900.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a silk foundation. Souf rugs have a sculptured effect, with the design in raised silk pile on a flat woven silk ground.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Good condition, even wear and some corrosion and old repairs.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1360.
Antique silk 'souf' Kashan prayer rug, on an ivory ground with a floral design.
Circa 1900.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a silk foundation. Souf rugs have a sculptured effect, with the design in raised silk pile on a flat woven silk ground.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Good condition, even wear and some corrosion and old repairs.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1360.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TURKISH SILK PRAYER RUG, OTTOMAN TRANSYLVANIAN ...
Item Ref
KA-998
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 10in (163 x 116cm).
Antique Turkish silk prayer rug with design elements that can be found in both Ottoman and Transylvanian prayer rugs.
Late 19th century.
The rug has a beautifully drawn ‘rams horn’ border; the open field design has pillars either side and a single hanging candelabra in the middle.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear, heavier in places and a repaired split about 4 cm long in the middle above the candelabra.
This is a collectable silk rug ideal for hanging.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: KA-998
Antique Turkish silk prayer rug with design elements that can be found in both Ottoman and Transylvanian prayer rugs.
Late 19th century.
The rug has a beautifully drawn ‘rams horn’ border; the open field design has pillars either side and a single hanging candelabra in the middle.
The rug is in fair condition with some wear, heavier in places and a repaired split about 4 cm long in the middle above the candelabra.
This is a collectable silk rug ideal for hanging.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display.
Stock Number: KA-998
SOLD
OLD QUM SILK RUG OF GOOD SIZE, ...
Item Ref
R-1449
Size: 7ft 4in x 4ft 11in (224 x 151cm).
A good example of a Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
Circa 1950.
The rug has an clear red field decorated with floral sprays around the central medallion. The dark indigo border has a classic design. The use of yellow in the rug is a very pleasing feature.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The rug has been hand washed recently.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1449.
A good example of a Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
Circa 1950.
The rug has an clear red field decorated with floral sprays around the central medallion. The dark indigo border has a classic design. The use of yellow in the rug is a very pleasing feature.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight wear and good pile. The rug has been hand washed recently.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1449.
SOLD
FINE OLD PERSIAN QUM SILK RUG WITH ...
Item Ref
wm-004
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 5in (160 x 105cm).
A good example of a Persian Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
About 40 years old.
The rug has an clear red field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers, the dark indigo border also has a carnation design.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes, the top end being flat woven as is the tradition.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-004.
A good example of a Persian Qum silk rug with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
About 40 years old.
The rug has an clear red field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers, the dark indigo border also has a carnation design.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes, the top end being flat woven as is the tradition.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-004.
SOLD
ANTIQUE TURKISH KAYSERI SILK RUG, FLORAL DESIGN ...
Item Ref
R-1350
Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 10in (167 x 118cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri silk rug, beautifully drawn with a floral spray and birds.
Late 19th century.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and some corrosion
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1350.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri silk rug, beautifully drawn with a floral spray and birds.
Late 19th century.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and some corrosion
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-1350.
SOLD
OLD PERSIAN QUM SILK RUG, DETAILED FLORAL ...
Item Ref
WM-005
Size: 5ft 4in x 3ft 6in (162 x 106cm).
A good example of a Persian Qum silk rug, with soft colours and fine floral design.
About 40 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers, the dark indigo border also has a carnation design.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes, the top end being flat woven as is the tradition.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-005.
A good example of a Persian Qum silk rug, with soft colours and fine floral design.
About 40 years old.
The rug has an ivory field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers, the dark indigo border also has a carnation design.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes, the top end being flat woven as is the tradition.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and is ideal for display as a wall hanging.
Stock Number: WM-005.
SOLD
ANTIQUE ANATOLIAN TURKISH KAYSERI PICTORIAL SILK RUG, ...
Item Ref
R-111
Size: 6ft 5in x 4ft 3in (195 x 130cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri pictorial silk rug
Late 19th century
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours
Very good condition, slight even wear and some corrosion
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-111
Antique Anatolian Kayseri pictorial silk rug
Late 19th century
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, silk on a 'Manchester' cotton foundation
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours
Very good condition, slight even wear and some corrosion
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-111
SOLD
OLD SILK RUG WITH CLASSIC PERSIAN MAHAL ...
Item Ref
R-1317
Size: 6ft 4in x 4ft 3in (192 x 130cm).
A good silk rug, with soft colours and fine floral design. typically found in Mahal rugs.
Circa 1920..
The rug has an ivory field decorated with a large scale design typical of the Mahal region. The rug has soft pastel colours and a very light indigo blue border.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes. The rug is heavy with a dense weave.
Silk pile on a fine cotton foundation.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1317.
A good silk rug, with soft colours and fine floral design. typically found in Mahal rugs.
Circa 1920..
The rug has an ivory field decorated with a large scale design typical of the Mahal region. The rug has soft pastel colours and a very light indigo blue border.
The rug is in outstanding condition with no wear and full pile. Both ends retain their original finishes. The rug is heavy with a dense weave.
Silk pile on a fine cotton foundation.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display. The rug is suitable for normal domestic use.
Stock Number: R-1317.
SOLD
OLD PERSIAN QUM SILK RUNNER OF SMALL ...
Item Ref
R-1545
Size: 6ft 7in x 2ft 5in (200 x 74cm).
A good example of a Persian Qum silk runner with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
Circa 1950.
The runner has an indigo field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers around a small central medallion, the crimson red border also has a carnation design. Note the beautifully drawn small birds in both the field and the border design.
The rug is in very good condition with slight wear and good pile. Both ends retain their original finishes. There is a very small area of wear in the left hand border exactly half way along it.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and has been hand washed.
Stock Number: R-1545.
A good example of a Persian Qum silk runner with fine weave and a pleasing floral design.
Circa 1950.
The runner has an indigo field decorated with detailed sprays of carnation flowers around a small central medallion, the crimson red border also has a carnation design. Note the beautifully drawn small birds in both the field and the border design.
The rug is in very good condition with slight wear and good pile. Both ends retain their original finishes. There is a very small area of wear in the left hand border exactly half way along it.
Silk pile on a silk foundation.
The rug is suitable for light domestic use and has been hand washed.
Stock Number: R-1545.
SOLD
OLD TURKISH KAYSERI 'ART SILK' RUG, TREE ...
Item Ref
R-887
Size: 5ft 8in x 3ft 11in (172 x 120cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a tree of life and birds.
Circa 1920.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-887.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a tree of life and birds.
Circa 1920.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-887.
SOLD
OLD TURKISH KAYSERI 'ART SILK' RUG, PRAYER ...
Item Ref
R-863
Size: 7ft 7in x 2ft 9in (230 x 84cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' saf prayer rug in runner format, beautifully drawn with prayer niches in soft pastel colours. A very silky rug almost impossible to photograph due to the shine.
Circa 1920.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-863.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' saf prayer rug in runner format, beautifully drawn with prayer niches in soft pastel colours. A very silky rug almost impossible to photograph due to the shine.
Circa 1920.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock number: R-863.
SOLD
OLD TURKISH KAYSERI 'ART SILK' PRAYER RUG, ...
Item Ref
R-857
Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 11in (138 x 88cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a traditional Turkish prayer design.
Circa 1920/30.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-857.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a traditional Turkish prayer design.
Circa 1920/30.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-857.
SOLD
OLD TURKISH KAYSERI 'ART SILK' PRAYER RUG, ...
Item Ref
R-856
Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 0in (140 x 92cm).
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a traditional Turkish mosque prayer design.
Circa 1920/30.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-856.
Antique Anatolian Kayseri 'art silk' prayer rug, beautifully drawn with a traditional Turkish mosque prayer design.
Circa 1920/30.
'Art Silk' is a widely accepted term for cotton that has been mercerised, this is a treatment process that strengthens the cotton and gives it the characteristics of silk; only a detailed test process can distinguish mercerised cotton from real silk. Beautiful rugs using this process have been made since the end of the 19th century. This enables you to buy a rug that looks like silk at a fraction of the price of real silk.
A beautiful rug or wall hanging, with very soft colours.
Outstanding drawing and design with wonderful old colours, the border design is superb.
Very good condition, slight even wear and good pile.
Ideal to be used as a wall hanging or use in a light traffic area.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: R-856.
SOLD
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