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Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.
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Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

19th century
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Size: 4ft 6in x 4ft 0in. (137 x 121cm).

Antique Caucasian Marasali prayer rug of the scarce 'yellow' ground colour.

Circa 1850 or earlier.

This outstanding rug belongs to a scarce group of yellow ground prayer rugs with a diamond lattice. Each diamond in the lattice contains a small flower or shrub arranged in such a way as to cause diagonal stripes within the overall design and in the mihrab a red and white diamond shape. The main border is of the classic Marasali bird design. The outer guard is of a floral rosette design.

A closely related example is published in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian' by Ian Bennett, plate 235, page 193.

Another closely related example is published as part of, 'The Oriental Rug Collection of Jerome and Mary Jane Straka', item 104, page 108; gifted to the Textile Museum 1977.36.48.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

This is a rare collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

Ref: H-519.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

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SA1044368
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H-519
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Description
Size: 4ft 6in x 4ft 0in. (137 x 121cm).

Antique Caucasian Marasali prayer rug of the scarce 'yellow' ground colour.

Circa 1850 or earlier.

This outstanding rug belongs to a scarce group of yellow ground prayer rugs with a diamond lattice.

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Each diamond in the lattice contains a small flower or shrub arranged in such a way as to cause diagonal stripes within the overall design and in the mihrab a red and white diamond shape.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The main border is of the classic Marasali bird design. The outer guard is of a floral rosette design.

fig 1. A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown.
fig 1. Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

A closely related example is published in 'Oriental Rugs Volume 1 Caucasian' by Ian Bennett, plate 235, page 193.

Another closely related example is published as part of, 'The Oriental Rug Collection of Jerome and Mary Jane Straka', item 104, page 108; gifted to the Textile Museum 1977.36.48.

fig 2. A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown.
fig 2. Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

The rug is in excellent condition with even wear and medium pile.

The rug has been hand washed and ready for use or display, the rug is suitable for light domestic use.

This is a rare collectable rug that would make a superb wall hanging.

Ref: H-519.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1044368
Dealers Internal Ref
H-519
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown.

Antique Caucasian Marasali Prayer Rug of Scarce Yellow Ground, Circa 1850 or Earlier.

Archive II A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown. View VII
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A hand-knotted Caucasian Marasali prayer rug featuring a yellow ground with a prominent pointed mihrab arch, diamond lattice patterns, and geometric borders in red, blue, and brown.
ANTIQUE CAUCASIAN MARASALI PRAYER RUG OF SCARCE YELLOW GROUND, CIRCA 1850 or EARLIER.
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Marasali prayer rugs are traditional hand-knotted textiles originating from the Shirvan region in the eastern Caucasus. They typically feature a pointed arch motif known as a mihrab, framed by intricate lattice grids containing stylised floral or boteh elements.

These rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation structure. The distinct palette, including yellows, reds, and blues, is achieved through natural plant-based and mineral dyes.

Authentic 19th century examples display hand-bound selvages, slight irregularities in the hand-spun wool, and natural dye variation known as abrash. They feature high knot density with a fine wool pile and authentic geometric motifs specific to the Caucasus region.

A Caucasian prayer rug can be used as a focal point on polished wooden floors, hung as a decorative textile wall artwork, or layered over neutral flat-weave carpets in traditional or contemporary settings.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary brush to protect the natural fibres and fringes. Rotate the carpet periodically to ensure even wear and light exposure, and undertake professional spot cleaning using non-alkaline solutions.
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