Kizilayak Prayer Rug 50014
Kizilayak Prayer Rug 50014€ 904
ORIGIN
Afghanistan
PERIOD
Circa 1900
CONDITION
Good
CONDITION REPORT
Some signs of wear on selvedges, minimal loss at lower end. Low but sound pile throughout.
CONSTRUCTION
Wool warp and weft
wool pile
DIMENSIONS
Length 142cms
Width 92cms
CATEGORY
Prayer Rug
NOTES
This prayer rug reflects an 'ensi' design. In his book Oriental Carpet Design Jim Ford makes the point that "[it] is held by some that [the ensi] is the traditional Turkman prayer rug par excellence." p143.
See also p.153 for comment on the possible symbolism of the four panels and the mihrab shape above the panels.
