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Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug, Rams Horn Mihrab with Stars, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug, Rams Horn Mihrab with Stars, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 8in (134 x 80cm).

Antique Afghan village prayer rug with rams horn mihrab, note the three stars either side. The rug has very well made kilim end finishes with an unusual weft work box design.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0396.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1133614
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D-0396
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Description
Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 8in (134 x 80cm).

Antique Afghan village prayer rug with rams horn mihrab, note the three stars either side. The rug has very well made kilim end finishes with an unusual weft work box design.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0396.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133614
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0396
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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An antique hand-knotted Afghan wool prayer rug featuring a deep red and indigo field with diamond medallions, rams horn motifs, and a pointed mihrab niche.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Afghan wool prayer rug featuring a deep red and indigo field with diamond medallions, rams horn motifs, and a pointed mihrab niche.

Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug, Rams Horn Mihrab with Stars, Circa 1920.

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An antique hand-knotted Afghan wool prayer rug featuring a deep red and indigo field with diamond medallions, rams horn motifs, and a pointed mihrab niche.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG, RAMS HORN MIHRAB WITH STARS, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1133614
An antique hand-knotted Afghan wool prayer rug featuring a deep red and indigo field with diamond medallions, rams horn motifs, and a pointed mihrab niche.
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Afghan prayer rugs feature a directional arch-shaped motif known as a mihrab, which represents the prayer niche facing Mecca. They typically display geometric tribal iconography, such as diamond medallions, rams horn symbols, and star patterns, rendered in deep mineral and vegetable-dyed shades.

Rugs from this period were hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and the warp and weft foundation. Dyes were derived from natural plant and mineral sources, including madder root for reds and indigo for dark blues.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tied knotting with slight irregularities in symmetry, natural colour variations called abrash across the pile, and flexible wool foundations rather than stiff synthetic backings. Hand-finished side wrapping and woven fringe ends also indicate traditional craftsmanship.

Small tribal prayer rugs are frequently used to define quiet spaces, such as entryways, hallways, or beside armchairs in a study. They add warmth and graphic contrast when placed over neutral modern carpeting or polished timber floorboards.

Vacuum regularly using suction only, avoiding rotating brush bars that can pull the wool fibers. Clean spills immediately by blotting with a dry cloth, use an underlay pad to prevent slipping and wear, and commission professional hand-washing specialists for deep cleaning.
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