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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug of Scarce Design, Circa 1900.
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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug of Scarce Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 April 2026 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 11in (160 x 89cm).

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug of scarce design.

Circa 1900.

A scarce Afghan prayer rug by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan. The rug has two large star medallions to the field flanked by the Turkmen 'kejebe' design. Note the use of yellow as a highlight colour and also the upper and lower panels at the ends of the rug.

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item as a wall hanging.

Stock Number: C-32.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188930
Dealers Internal Reference
C-32
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Description
Size: 5ft 3in x 2ft 11in (160 x 89cm).

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen prayer rug of scarce design.

Circa 1900.

A scarce Afghan prayer rug by the Kizil Ayak Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan. The rug has two large star medallions to the field flanked by the Turkmen 'kejebe' design.

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Note the use of yellow as a highlight colour and also the upper and lower panels at the ends of the rug.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The rug is in fair condition with some wear and medium / low pile.

The rug is suitable for light domestic use or would make a great display item as a wall hanging.

Stock Number: C-32.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Turkmen Prayer Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188930
Dealers Internal Ref
C-32
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. SOLD20 APR 26
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. SOLD20 APR 26

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Turkmen Prayer Rug of Scarce Design, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders. View XIII
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An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK TURKMEN PRAYER RUG OF SCARCE DESIGN, CIRCA 1900.
Ref: SA1188930
An antique hand-knotted tribal prayer rug featuring a dominant terracotta red field with intricate geometric medallions and polychrome diamond borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPrayer Rug
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTribal Central Asian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsGeometric mihrab niche, Octagonal guls, Diamond lattice border
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 89 cm (35 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Kizil Ayak rugs are hand-knotted textiles produced by the Kizil Ayak subtribe of the Turkmen people, historically inhabiting regions of Central Asia and northern Afghanistan, known for their distinctive palette and geometric layouts.

These rugs are typically constructed with hand-spun sheeps wool for the pile, warp, and weft, often utilizing natural vegetable dyes to achieve deep red hues and contrasting accent colours.

Authenticity is determined by examining the knot density, hand-spun wool characteristics, natural dye oxidisation, abrash variations, and traditional tribal motifs characteristic of late 19th and early 20th-century weaving.

An antique tribal rug functions as a focal point in a contemporary space, pairing well with neutral upholstery, minimalist architecture, and natural wood furniture to provide textural contrast and historical depth.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming without a rotating brush, professional hand-washing by textile conservators, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and using a breathable underlay.
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