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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 4in (100 x 72cm).

Old Afghan village prayer rug of unusual design, possibly by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0374.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1920s.

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SA1120022
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D-0374
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Description
Size: 3ft 3in x 2ft 4in (100 x 72cm).

Old Afghan village prayer rug of unusual design, possibly by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0374.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120022
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0374
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted wool Afghan prayer rug featuring a deep red field, a prominent central arch motif, and geometric patterned borders in brown and cream.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN PRAYER RUG, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1120022
An antique hand-knotted wool Afghan prayer rug featuring a deep red field, a prominent central arch motif, and geometric patterned borders in brown and cream.
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A Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug is a hand-knotted textile produced by the Kizil Ayak sub-tribe of the Turkmen people in Central Asia and northern Afghanistan. These rugs are characterised by their deep red or madder fields, geometric motifs, and a arched niche design representing a prayer niche.

These rugs are typically constructed entirely from hand-spun wool, utilizing wool for both the pile and the foundation warps and wefts. They feature dense, hand-tied asymmetrical or symmetrical knots dyed using natural plant and insect dyes to achieve dark red, brown, and ivory tones.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-bound selvedges, natural dye variations known as abrash, and flexible wool foundations rather than rigid synthetic backings. Look for detailed geometric iconography, traditional fringe finishes, and subtle wear consistent with historical hand-loomed production.

A tribal rug works well as a focal point in entryways, studies, or hung as a textile wall art piece. The deep red palette contrasts with neutral minimalist backdrop materials such as polished concrete, light oak, or dark leather furniture.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only setting without a rotary beater bar to avoid damaging the pile fibres. Promptly blot spills with clean water and neutral detergent, and utilize professional specialist rug restorers for deep cleaning and conservation.
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