Antique Afghan Prayer Rug by the Taimani Chahar Aimaq Nomads, Circa 1900/20.

Name: Antique Afghan Prayer Rug by the Taimani Chahar Aimaq Nomads, Circa 1900/20.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1070763
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 9in (113 x 85cm).

Antique Afghan prayer rug by the Taimani nomads of central western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

This is a very good example of a small Taimani prayer rug, excellent soft glossy wool with a rich colour palette; the field designs and borders are typical of the Taimani. Note the long kilim ends with a single band of weft work decoration.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with long glossy pile, a very good example of this type of prayer rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0387.

Physical Dimensions

Height

113cm (44.49")

Width

85cm (33.46")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1070763

Dealers Internal Reference

D-0387

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Description

Size: 3ft 8in x 2ft 9in (113 x 85cm).

Antique Afghan prayer rug by the Taimani nomads of central western Afghanistan.

Circa 1900/20.

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This is a very good example of a small Taimani prayer rug, excellent soft glossy wool with a rich colour palette; the field designs and borders are typical of the Taimani.

Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Note the long kilim ends with a single band of weft work decoration.

fig 1. ANTIQUE AFGHAN PRAYER RUG BY THE TAIMANI CHAHAR AIMAQ NOMADS, CIRCA 1900/20. — fig 1. Antique Afghan Prayer Rug by the Taimani Chahar Aimaq Nomads, Circa 1900/20.

The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear, and good pile. The rug has very soft wool with long glossy pile, a very good example of this type of prayer rug.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use and would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: D-0387.