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95 X 155cm Superb Early Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug Fragment
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95 X 155cm Superb Early Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug Fragment

19th century
Sold 14 May 2025 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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It's unbelievably what people do to beautiful antique rugs. This fantastic example has sadly had about 5cm cut out from the middle before being sewn back together. Without the cut, I've seen similar make north of £20,000 at auction when they occasionally come up. That is to say, this is a banger of a prayer rug! Great range of beautiful natural dyes, an experienced weaver has drawn out the 'Palmette medallion' lattice design without making it too stiff. Playful elements abound and despite the cut, it holds the eye remarkably well. A really great piece of art. Forget it's a rug, this has nothing to do with rugs and everything to do with great beauty from a distant culture. You will not find any other kind of art at this level, for this price.

Great display and conversation piece

Size 3'1" x 5'1"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
95cm (37.40")
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SA1140398
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It's unbelievably what people do to beautiful antique rugs.
“
This fantastic example has sadly had about 5cm cut out from the middle before being sewn back together.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Without the cut, I've seen similar make north of £20,000 at auction when they occasionally come up. That is to say, this is a banger of a prayer rug! Great range of beautiful natural dyes, an experienced weaver has drawn out the 'Palmette medallion' lattice design without making it too stiff. Playful elements abound and despite the cut, it holds the eye remarkably well. A really great piece of art. Forget it's a rug, this has nothing to do with rugs and everything to do with great beauty from a distant culture. You will not find any other kind of art at this level, for this price.

Great display and conversation piece

Size 3'1" x 5'1"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140398
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An antique hand-knotted Caucasian prayer rug featuring a central mihrab design with geometric patterns and multiple coloured borders.
95 x 155cm Superb Early Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug Fragment
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCaucasian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsMihrab arch, Geometric lattice, Stylised florals, Multiple guard borders
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 95 cm (37 in)

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Antique Caucasian prayer rugs are characterised by distinct architectural mihrab arches, geometric motifs, and saturated natural dyes, originating from the weaving traditions of the Caucasus region.

These pieces are traditionally hand-knotted using handspun wool for both the pile and the foundation (warp and weft), often incorporating natural vegetable and insect-derived dyes.

Authenticity is determined by examining the knot density, irregularities characteristic of nomadic handweaving, natural dye oxidation, and the wear patterns on the wool pile.

An antique rug functions as a grounding focal point, adding texture and historical contrast when paired with minimalist modern furniture or complementing eclectic bohemian spaces.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a beater bar, keeping the textile out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and utilizing professional specialist cleaning when necessary.
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