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Hand Woven Silk Prayer Rug
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

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Hand Woven Silk Prayer Rug

1900 - 1920
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A beautifully woven silk prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch (prayer niche) design, flanked by slender columns, symbolising spiritual focus and architectural grace. The design is enriched with delicate floral and geometric motifs in a harmonious palette of red, blue, beige, and ivory. Framed by a rhythmic border and finished with hand-knotted fringe. This piece exemplifies the artistry and devotional significance of traditional prayer rugs, making it a meaningful addition to any collection or interior.

Physical Dimensions
Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
181cm (71.26")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silk Prayer Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159968
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3832
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All measurements are done to the widest point .

Please feel free to contact me with any enquiry or for more pictures .

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Here at Sinclair's Antiques and Interiors we do our utmost best to ensure all our items are described and photographed to show any flaws or damage such as shrinkage splits, losses or lifts to veneer, repairs or marks. However giving the age and the fact that each piece will have had years of polishing to create its own individual character we cannot describe every minor mark separately and therefore recommend you either visit our warehouse or request extra photographs.

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Description
A beautifully woven silk prayer rug featuring a central mihrab arch (prayer niche) design, flanked by slender columns, symbolising spiritual focus and architectural grace.
The design is enriched with delicate floral and geometric motifs in a harmonious palette of red, blue, beige, and ivory.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Framed by a rhythmic border and finished with hand-knotted fringe. This piece exemplifies the artistry and devotional significance of traditional prayer rugs, making it a meaningful addition to any collection or interior.

Width
128cm (50.39")
Depth
181cm (71.26")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silk Prayer Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159968
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3832
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends.
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Archive I A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends.

Hand Woven Silk Prayer Rug

Archive II A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends. View II
Archive III A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends. View III
Archive IV A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends. View IV
Archive V A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends. View V
Archive VI A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends. View VI
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Thornton
Fife
KY1 4AQ
United Kingdom
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Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Verified Since Jul 2017
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A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends.
Hand Woven Silk Prayer Rug
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A hand-woven silk prayer rug featuring a central arched mihrab motif in taupe, framed by intricate terracotta and slate blue geometric floral borders with fringe at both ends.
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Prayer rugs are traditional textiles designed with a directional arch pattern, known as a mihrab, which mirrors the architectural niche in a mosque. These textiles originated across rug-weaving regions in Central Asia, Anatolia, and Persia, serving both practical devotional purposes and representing regional weaving heritage.

High-density prayer rugs are commonly hand-knotted using pure silk yarn for the pile, often tied onto a silk or fine cotton warp and weft foundation. The natural lustre of silk allows for fine detailing and a high knot count per square inch.

An authentic hand-knotted silk rug displays slight variations in knot consistency on the reverse side, soft flexibility, and a distinct sheen shift when viewed from different angles. Furthermore, the fringe forms an integral part of the woven warp threads rather than being sewn onto the finished edges.

A small silk prayer rug can be displayed as a decorative wall tapestry to protect the fibres while serving as a focal point. Alternatively, designers place them over larger, neutral natural-fibre carpets or in low-traffic areas such as studies and dressing rooms.

Antique silk rugs should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Vacuuming should be executed without a rotating beater bar, and professional specialist dry cleaning is recommended for stain removal and periodic maintenance.
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