Number 1831
Type Village
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Origin Farahan
Size 128 x 75
Age 1850
This is a marvelous find.
It is the only Farahan prayer rug I know of.
Despite the lack of mehrab prayer niche, it is clearly an item of religious art and function. The size is odd for Farahan carpets but ideally suited for prayer use. The top, where the forehead touches the ground, is inscribed with the verse recited during prostration in prayer:
سبحان ربي الاعلى و بحمده
Either side of that we see opened up palms placed on the ground, indicating where the pious owner would place their hands. These are known as the Hands of Fatima. Note the lovingly manicured nails.
Elsewhere, we see the field has an allover Herati or Mahi pattern. The pattern coalesced in the Farahan region in the early to mid 19th century. One standout and very localized feature is the superb emerald green dye which was a local speciality and is hard to find elsewhere. This specific green usually survives well and does not oxidize nor fade.
Perfect condition with full pile and intact ends with full kilim finishing.
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