Bandirma Prayer Rug

(DK-89-15)
4'2" x 5'10" (127cm x 178cm)
Turkey, Northwest Anatolia: Circa 1900
Knotted pile: wool, cotton
An elegant rendition of the classical prayer niche theme that can be traced back to the sixteenth century. Fine prayer rugs like this, often with generous proportions, were among the preferred furnishings of wealthy households in Istanbul and the provinces of the Ottoman Empire.
Condition & Remarks
Very well preserved, sturdy and clean

Categories
Small, Rugs & Carpets