Number 1143
Type Caucasian
Origin Shahsavan
Material Camel Hair
Style Prayer Rug
Size 235 x 125
Age 1850
A unique Sufi meditation rug of the highest order. The supple nature of the camel hair fiber is ferociously appealing. The multicolored lozenges suddenly appear halfway up and then mysteriously disappear.. with a half element floating by itself at the upper end, along with three boteh figures. Did you notice the extra border at the top end? It's clear the weaver was indicating a directional function for this rug. As rare as they come.
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