4'4" x 6'4" (132cm x 193cm) Turkey, Central Anatolia: Circa 1900, or earlier Flat-weave (kilim), slit-tapestry technique: wool
$ on request
A beautiful antique kilim from Central Turkey featuring the ever-popular prayer arch, or "mihrab," design. The dramatic empty center in red is topped with a stepped arch ending in Horn-like shapes, flanked by highly stylized tulips, the quintessential Turkish flower. Despite utilizing well-known motifs, the overall composition is very creative and unique. A great example of a venerable tradition.
