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Antique Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug with Rams Horn Mihrab, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug with Rams Horn Mihrab, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 4 March 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 4in (108x 71cm).

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

Circa 1900.

Stock Number: D-0450.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120028
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D-0450
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Description
Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 4in (108x 71cm).

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

Circa 1900.

Stock Number: D-0450.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120028
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0450
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Afghan Turkmen prayer rug featuring a central red field with three octagonal motifs and a pointed mihrab arch at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Afghan Turkmen Prayer Rug with Rams Horn Mihrab, Circa 1900.

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An antique hand-knotted Afghan Turkmen prayer rug featuring a central red field with three octagonal motifs and a pointed mihrab arch at the top.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN TURKMEN PRAYER RUG WITH RAMS HORN MIHRAB, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1120028
An antique hand-knotted Afghan Turkmen prayer rug featuring a central red field with three octagonal motifs and a pointed mihrab arch at the top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Turkmen
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Dark Blue
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Octagonal guls, Geometric borders, Rams horn motifs
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Turkmen prayer rugs are characterised by a distinct mihrab arch design at one end, traditionally used for Islamic prayer, and feature deep red or madder-dyed grounds with geometric tribal motifs.

Authentic pieces are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool for both the pile and the foundation, often utilising vegetable and insect-derived dyes such as madder root for the characteristic red hues.

Authenticity is assessed through the irregular natural variations in hand-spun wool, botanical or insect dye analysis, asymmetrical knotting density, and the presence of natural wear consistent with age.

Position the piece as a focal point on neutral wooden floors to highlight its rich geometry, layering it over a larger natural fibre base rug to add texture and depth to the space.

Preserve the fibres by vacuuming gently without a rotating brush bar, keeping the rug out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and scheduling professional specialist washing as needed.
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