Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.
The central 'tree-of-life' is depicted on a natural camel-hair background and small stylised creatures can be seen on either side of the '8-pointed star' at the very top of the tree. This is a highly collectable prayer rug of this tribal group.
Size: 1.63m x 0.94m (5' 4" x 3' 1").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1870s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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