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Fine Turkish Silk Rug, Mid-20th Century, 1.93m X 1.29m
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

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Fine Turkish Silk Rug, Mid-20th Century, 1.93m X 1.29m

1940 - 1960
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Dating to the mid-20th century, this fine silk rug bridges the gap between the famous Kum Kapi silk rugs woven by the Armenian masters such as Zareh and Toussounian in the early 20th century, and the later commercial production associated with Hereke and Kayseri. I have hesitated to attribute our piece to a location, but the workmanship marks it as closely related to the Istanbul Kum Kapi rugs. The so-called 'Sultan's Head' design, dominated by a very architectural niche, is inspired by similar rugs in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. However, the design is essentially Persianate, with a field design of palmettes and arabesques, and birds in the spandrels above the niche. The stunning borders, dominated by cartouches with calligraphic blessings and prayers. The overall composition is supremely elegant. Wonderful colouring adds to the attractiveness, from the glowing sapphire blue in the field, to the golds, greens reds and pinks in the details. Cherished through the generations and sold from a private collection where it had been hanging for some 30 years, it has survived in excellent condition. Recent cleaning has brought out the brightness of the colours. This is a masterful silk rug.

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
129cm (50.79")
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Turkish Silk Prayer Rug to the 1950s.

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SA1059959
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RO249
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Description
Dating to the mid-20th century, this fine silk rug bridges the gap between the famous Kum Kapi silk rugs woven by the Armenian masters such as Zareh and Toussounian in the early 20th century, and the later commercial production associated with Hereke and Kayseri.
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I have hesitated to attribute our piece to a location, but the workmanship marks it as closely related to the Istanbul Kum Kapi rugs.
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

The so-called 'Sultan's Head' design, dominated by a very architectural niche, is inspired by similar rugs in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. However, the design is essentially Persianate, with a field design of palmettes and arabesques, and birds in the spandrels above the niche. The stunning borders, dominated by cartouches with calligraphic blessings and prayers. The overall composition is supremely elegant. Wonderful colouring adds to the attractiveness, from the glowing sapphire blue in the field, to the golds, greens reds and pinks in the details. Cherished through the generations and sold from a private collection where it had been hanging for some 30 years, it has survived in excellent condition. Recent cleaning has brought out the brightness of the colours. This is a masterful silk rug.

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
129cm (50.79")
Date of Manufacture

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this Turkish Silk Prayer Rug to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1059959
Dealers Internal Ref
RO249
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles from the east and europe. We work with interior designers, clients an.

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A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations.
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Archive I A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations.

Fine Turkish Silk Rug, Mid-20th Century, 1.93m X 1.29m

Archive II A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View II
Archive III A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View III
Archive IV A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View IV
Archive V A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View V
Archive VI A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View VI
Archive VII A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View IX
Archive X A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View X
Archive XI A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View XI
Archive XII A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations. View XII
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
Telephone 07976 826218
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4 Church Street
Marylebone
London
NW8 8ED
United Kingdom
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Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs
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A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations.
Fine Turkish Silk Rug, Mid-20th Century, 1.93m x 1.29m
Ref: SA1059959
A mid-20th-century Turkish silk rug featuring a dark navy mihrab arch filled with floral motifs, surrounded by an ochre border with calligraphic script and bird illustrations.
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Mid-20th century Turkish silk prayer rugs feature a central mihrab or arch motif inspired by Islamic architecture, flanked by calligraphic cartouches and curvilinear floral arabesques. Traditional weaving centres such as Hereke and Kayseri used high knot density to produce crisp geometric and botanical details.

These rugs are hand-knotted using silk yarns for both the pile and the underlying foundation warp and weft. Silk construction enables weavers to achieve high knots per square inch, creating intricate patterns, defined borders, and a smooth tactile finish.

Authentic silk rugs demonstrate a distinct colour directional shift when viewed from opposite ends due to the sheen and angle of the pile. Examination of the reverse side will reveal clear pattern definition and hand-knotted structural variations along the edges and fringes.

A silk rug can be placed in low-traffic areas as a central floor focus or mounted onto a wall frame as a decorative textile hanging. The ochre, navy, and gold palette coordinates with dark wood furniture, polished brass fixtures, and neutral upholstered seats.

Silk rugs must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent dye fading and positioned away from high footfall. Professional dry cleaning or specialist hand-washing is required, as standard rotary vacuums and water-based spot cleaners can break down silk fibres.
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