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Antique Ghordes Prayer Rug - Mid 19th Century

$6,250
£4,772.78
€5,719.33
CA$8,999.27
A$9,278.12
CHF 5,226.38
MX$118,725.07
NOK 60,306.86
SEK 63,077.44
DKK 42,766.69

About the Item

This rare mid 19th century Ghordes prayer rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring an architectural stepped prayer arch mihrab enclosing a soft cream field filled with delicate repeating micro fleck motifs and framed by dark indigo spandrels. This structural balance between the ivory central prayer field complete with its angular stepped niche and the complex multi stripe border system filled with repeating leaf and flower motifs reflects the pinnacle of traditional Western Anatolian Ghordes fine craftsmanship world renowned for its architectural prayer geometry, refined urban weaving heritage, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive regional Anatolian devotional design narratives with a striking heraldic pattern rhythm. The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary soft cream and terracotta red canvas contrasted by deep midnight blue, golden ochre, light blue, and subtle dark brown accents, framed by a continuous series of narrow guard bands and wide floral borders that allow the central prayer niche structure to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 170 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and a refined wool texture that are hallmarks of the finest mid 19th century West Anatolian regional productions. The multi layered framing borders create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior hand spun wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver. Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun wool woven with a characteristically resilient, fine double knotting structure and a supple handle tailored for devotional spaces or elite private collections. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric and floral outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the central prayer arch and corresponding multi-band border system, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic mid 19th century Ghordes rug production. Ultimately, this decorative textile stands as a premier example of classical Turkish weaving art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 51.97 in (132 cm)Length: 70.87 in (180 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850's
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sultanahmet, TR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7849252840222

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