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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug with Double Lantern, Circa 1920.
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Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug with Double Lantern, Circa 1920.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 8in (150 x 81cm).

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting double lantern design.

Circa 1920.

The rug has a clear red field with two lantern hanging under the mihrab, this is most unusual for this type of rug.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, note the striped kilim end finishes at both ends.

A very good example of type that would make a great wall hanging.

Stock Number: C-37.

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1188966
Dealers Internal Reference
C-37
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Description
Size: 4ft 11in x 2ft 8in (150 x 81cm).

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak mosque prayer rug of interesting double lantern design.

Circa 1920.

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The rug has a clear red field with two lantern hanging under the mihrab, this is most unusual for this type of rug.
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fig 1. An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders.
fig 1. Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug with Double Lantern, Circa 1920.

The rug is in excellent condition with very slight wear and full pile, note the striped kilim end finishes at both ends.

A very good example of type that would make a great wall hanging.

Stock Number: C-37.

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188966
Dealers Internal Ref
C-37
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders.

Antique Afghan Kizil Ayak Mosque Prayer Rug with Double Lantern, Circa 1920.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders. View XIV
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An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders.
ANTIQUE AFGHAN KIZIL AYAK MOSQUE PRAYER RUG WITH DOUBLE LANTERN, CIRCA 1920.
Ref: SA1188966
An antique hand-knotted wool prayer rug featuring a central deep red field with a colourful double lantern motif inside a pointed arch, framed by dark geometric borders.
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Kizil Ayak prayer rugs are traditional hand-knotted textiles created by the Kizil Ayak subgroup of the Turkmen people, predominantly featuring a pointed arch motif known as a mihrab along with geometric symbols.

These rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation, often dyed using natural dyes to create deep red, indigo, and ivory tones.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a mihrab arch design indicating the direction of prayer, dense hand-knotting, selvedge finishes, and a dominant palette of madder red and navy blue.

A deep red prayer rug functions effectively as an accent on polished wooden floors, layered over neutral flat-weave carpets, or mounted on a wall as decorative textile art.

Vacuum gently without a rotating brush bar, rotate regularly to ensure balanced wear, clean liquid spills immediately with cold water, and consult a textile conservation specialist for deep cleaning.
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