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Old Afghan Turkmen Seh-mihrab Kizil Ayak Prayer Rug. 143cm X 90cm.
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Old Afghan Turkmen Seh-mihrab Kizil Ayak Prayer Rug. 143cm X 90cm.

1900 - 1920
Description

NORTH AFGHANISTAN/SOUTH TURKMENISTAN BORDER REGION,ABOUT 1920S.

WITH THE SO NAMED "SEH-MIHRAB" MEANING THREE MIHRABS TO THE TOP SECTION OF THIS LOVELY PRAYER RUG ALSO FEATURES TO NOTE IN THIS LOVELY PRAYER RUG INCLUDE THE CENTRAL TURKMEN EIGHT SIDED GUL DESIGN THE ZIG-ZAG LEAVES UPPER TOP END INSIDE THE FIELD AND VERY VIVID BLUE S-DESIGN BORDER.

HAND WASHED & DE-DUSTED,LAST IMAGES.

ALL OVER EVEN LUSTROUS PILE WITH BLACK GOAT HAIR SIDE BINDINGS,VERY MINOR SMALL REPAIR TO BORDER NOT NOTICEABLE AT ALL. EVEN WOOL FRINGES.

SIZE IS 4 FOOT 8 INCHES BY 2 FOOT 11 INCHES. 143CM X 90CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. ALL WOOL CONSTRUCTION.

U.K POST £16.

KEENLY PRICED £395 GBP.

UR 150.

stock devaluation price of £275

Physical Dimensions
Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Turkmen Kizil Ayak Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA984536
Dealers Internal Reference
UR 150
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
NORTH AFGHANISTAN/SOUTH TURKMENISTAN BORDER REGION,ABOUT 1920S.

WITH THE SO NAMED "SEH-MIHRAB" MEANING THREE MIHRABS TO THE TOP SECTION OF THIS LOVELY PRAYER RUG ALSO FEATURES TO NOTE IN THIS LOVELY PRAYER RUG INCLUDE THE CENTRAL TURKMEN EIGHT SIDED GUL DESIGN THE ZIG-ZAG LEAVES UPPER TOP END INSIDE THE FIELD AND VERY VIVID BLUE S-DESIGN BORDER.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Turkmen Kizil Ayak wool prayer rug featuring a triple mihrab arch design in deep red, dark blue, and charcoal shades.
fig 1. Old Afghan Turkmen Seh-mihrab Kizil Ayak Prayer Rug. 143cm X 90cm.

HAND WASHED & DE-DUSTED,LAST IMAGES.

ALL OVER EVEN LUSTROUS PILE WITH BLACK GOAT HAIR SIDE BINDINGS,VERY MINOR SMALL REPAIR TO BORDER NOT NOTICEABLE AT ALL.
Country House and Eastern Interiors

EVEN WOOL FRINGES.

SIZE IS 4 FOOT 8 INCHES BY 2 FOOT 11 INCHES. 143CM X 90CM. AT WIDEST POINTS. FRINGES NOT MEASURED IN SIZE. ALL WOOL CONSTRUCTION.

U.K POST £16.

KEENLY PRICED £395 GBP.

UR 150.

stock devaluation price of £275

Height
143cm (56.30")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Turkmen Kizil Ayak Rug to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA984536
Dealers Internal Ref
UR 150
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkmen Kizil Ayak wool prayer rug featuring a triple mihrab arch design in deep red, dark blue, and charcoal shades.

Old Afghan Turkmen Seh-mihrab Kizil Ayak Prayer Rug. 143cm X 90cm.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkmen Kizil Ayak wool prayer rug featuring a triple mihrab arch design in deep red, dark blue, and charcoal shades. View II
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An antique hand-knotted Turkmen Kizil Ayak wool prayer rug featuring a triple mihrab arch design in deep red, dark blue, and charcoal shades.
OLD AFGHAN TURKMEN SEH-MIHRAB KIZIL AYAK PRAYER RUG. 143CM X 90CM.
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Kizil Ayak rugs are crafted by the Kizil Ayak sub-tribe of the Turkmen, known for their saturated red palette and geometric tribal motifs. A seh-mihrab design incorporates a triple niche pattern at the top of the field, traditionally indicating its function as a prayer mat.

These rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile woven onto a wool foundation. Natural dyes traditionally produce the distinct shades of madder red, indigo blue, and deep dark brown or charcoal.

Authentic pieces feature slight asymmetrical variations in the hand-knotted weave, natural dye shade variations (abrash), and traditional tribal motifs such as guls or mihrab arches. The reverse side shows tight knotting that mirrors the front pattern precisely.

A small tribal rug functions well layered over neutral sisal flooring, placed as a focal accent in an entryway, or displayed as a wall hanging to showcase its geometric patterns against a contemporary backdrop.

Vacuum regularly on a low setting without a rotating beater bar to avoid pulling the fibers. Treat spills immediately by blotting with a clean dry cloth, and periodically rotate the rug to ensure even wear.
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