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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Antique West Anatolian Izmir region prayer rug of scarce type.
Circa 1890.

The rug has a green ground mihrab with ivory surround, the large scale yellow ground carnation border is a feature of this rug.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, the weave is fairly coarse and the rug has a soft floppy handle. Both ends retain the short striped kilim end finish.
Hand washed and ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-325.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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