Prayer Rug with Coupled Columns, early 18th century


Prayer Rug with Coupled Columns, early 18th century, Attributed to Turkey, Ladik, Konya, Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, H. 68 in. ( cm), Textiles-Rugs, Prayer rugs or 'seccade' carpets were among the most popular rugs woven in Anatolia. Common features are the characteristic niche design evoking the mihrab or prayer niche and the smaller size that makes such carpets suitable for individual use


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