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Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug of 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug of 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 April 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 3ft 11in x 2ft 8in (120 x 81cm).

Antique Afghan village prayer of 'Mushwani' design, three linked medallions with small rams horn devices at the top. Note the very interesting and unusual main border.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0520.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1133649
Dealers Internal Reference
D-0520
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Size: 3ft 11in x 2ft 8in (120 x 81cm).
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Antique Afghan village prayer of 'Mushwani' design, three linked medallions with small rams horn devices at the top.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Note the very interesting and unusual main border.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0520.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133649
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0520
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Antique Afghan Village Prayer Rug of 'Mushwani' Design, Circa 1920.

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An antique Afghan village rug featuring repeating geometric medallions in deep red and blue tones with intricate border patterns.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN VILLAGE PRAYER RUG OF 'MUSHWANI' DESIGN, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1133649
An antique Afghan village rug featuring repeating geometric medallions in deep red and blue tones with intricate border patterns.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal / Nomadic
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric medallions, Staggered borders, Tribal diamond patterns
  • SizeH 120 cm (47 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Mushwani rugs are traditional handwoven textiles produced by the Mushwani tribe, a nomadic group historically inhabiting regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan, known for incorporating distinctive geometric medallions and finely knotted pile work.

Authentic vintage pieces are typically constructed using hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile and foundation, often utilizing natural vegetable dyes derived from plants, roots, and minerals to achieve deep red, blue, and brown hues.

Authentication involves examining the irregularities in hand-spinning and hand-knotting, assessing the natural patina and wear of the wool, inspecting the fringe construction, and identifying traditional tribal motifs rather than symmetrical machine-woven patterns.

These textiles serve as grounding floor elements that introduce warmth, texture, and historical contrast, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture, neutral hardwood floors, or eclectic layered design schemes.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without rotating brushes, periodic professional specialist cleaning, avoiding direct prolonged sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay to reduce friction.
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