Number 1864
Material Wool
Style Prayer Rug
Type Anatolian
Origin Anatolian
Size 367 x 297
Age 1870
This has to be the largest prayer carpet I have seen, with an imposing ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ณ๐ข๐ฃ prayer arch hanging over a sweet, plain ivory field. It is a standout carpet in addition to being a collectible work of Islamic Art.
The quality of wool is far softer and more supple than the usual Ushak quality. The range of dye materials is wider and frankly much happier than we are used to seeing. The weave is tighter also. Obviously this was a special commission on behalf of a high ranking official in the Ottoman elite. Alternatively, this could be something else entirely: possibly an Armenian weave in Sivas or Istanbul itself rather than Ushak.
There is endless joy in observing the extraordinary balance and contrast between the rich border and ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ณ๐ข๐ฃ spandrels with the stark, empty field. And terrific delight in enjoying the fabulous colors: green, pink, and golden yellow. Colors that would not be out of place on a Sevres porcelain vessel.
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