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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug, Unusual Border Design, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug, Unusual Border Design, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 6in (137 x 76cm).

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of classic design, note the mosques drawn in each of the top corners and the unusual ivory ground main border.

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0673.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

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SA1133661
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D-0673
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Size: 4ft 6in x 2ft 6in (137 x 76cm).
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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of classic design, note the mosques drawn in each of the top corners and the unusual ivory ground main border.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1920.

Stock Number: D-0673.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133661
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0673
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 wool prayer rug featuring architectural mosque motifs and geometric borders in deep red, yellow, cream, and black.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK MOSQUE PRAYER RUG, UNUSUAL BORDER DESIGN, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1133661
An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring architectural mosque motifs and geometric borders in deep red, yellow, cream, and black.
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Afghan Kizil Ayak prayer rugs are characterised by their association with the Kizil Ayak Turkmen tribe, featuring deep red grounds, geometric border motifs, and directional architectural imagery such as minarets, mosque structures, or mihrab arches designed to orient the worshipper.

These rugs are hand-knotted using locally sourced sheeps wool for both the pile and the foundation. The vibrant shades of red, yellow, white, and deep indigo are achieved using traditional natural dyes derived from plants, roots, and minerals.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit hand-spun wool construction, minor natural colour variations known as abrash, symmetrical hand-tied knotting, and traditional edge finishing. Wear patterns and slight asymmetry in design details further confirm genuine handcraftsmanship.

A pictorial prayer rug can be displayed as a framed or mounted wall tapestry to highlight its architectural detail, or placed as a focal accent carpet in a study, entryway, or lounge alongside natural timber furniture and muted modern tones.

Preserve antique wool rugs by vacuuming gently using suction only without a rotating brush bar. Address spills immediately by blotting with a clean cloth, keep the textile away from damp environments and direct sunlight, and consult a specialist rug restorer for periodic cleaning.
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