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Melas Rug
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
for sale €3,978     $4,318
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Melas Rug

19th century
Description

An example of one of the better types of Melas with a really strong design and some beautifully subtle colours. I love the random array of different shapes both in the field and the main border, this sort of rug has long lasting appeal and one can notice different elements or some quirk of design after many years of observation. The pale green in the inner border is filled with multi coloured cypress trees which culminate at two large stylised boteh. A very impressive piece.

Very good condition, some good repair to the main field where there appears to have been an old tension crease.

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Declaration

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Melas Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

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SA1165055
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207
Description
An example of one of the better types of Melas with a really strong design and some beautifully subtle colours. I love the random array of different shapes both in the field and the main border, this sort of rug has long lasting appeal and one can notice different elements or some quirk of design after many years of observation.
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The pale green in the inner border is filled with multi coloured cypress trees which culminate at two large stylised boteh.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

A very impressive piece.

Very good condition, some good repair to the main field where there appears to have been an old tension crease.

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
115cm (45.28")
Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Melas Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

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SA1165055
Dealers Internal Ref
207
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders.

Melas rug

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Archive III An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders. View V
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An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders.
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An antique hand-knotted Melas wool rug featuring a terracotta red central field with a stepped prayer arch motif and geometric multi-patterned borders.
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Melas rugs originate from southwestern Anatolia, Turkey, and are recognized by their distinct prayer niche arches, geometric borders, and warm colour palettes dominated by terracotta red and muted yellow.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using locally sourced hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and warp, dyed using natural vegetable and plant extracts.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-knotted wool foundations with slight structural variations, natural vegetable-dyed colours with subtle abrash tonal shifts, and distinctive stepped arch designs within the central field.

Position the carpet as a focal point in an entry hall, study, or living space, pairing its warm terracotta tones with natural timber furniture, neutral upholstery, and brass accents.

Vacuum regularly without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure even wear, address spills immediately with a damp cloth, and consult a professional rug restorer for deep cleaning.
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