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19th Century Milas Prayer Mat Fragment
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19th Century Milas Prayer Mat Fragment

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Old Cinema
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Description

This is a fragment of a Milas prayer mat, originating from the Mugla province in southwestern Turkey, Wool on wool, featuring the special aubergine colour associated with Milas rugs of the 19th century. This colour was lost over time and rediscovered only in 1970 by a German recipe for Turkey, using madder in the dying process. Dating from the 19th century, this textile features a traditional mihrab design, used to indicate the direction of prayer in Islamic culture.

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Milas Rug Fragment to the 19th Century.

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SA1099836
Dealers Internal Reference
45306
Description
This is a fragment of a Milas prayer mat, originating from the Mugla province in southwestern Turkey, Wool on wool, featuring the special aubergine colour associated with Milas rugs of the 19th century.
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This colour was lost over time and rediscovered only in 1970 by a German recipe for Turkey, using madder in the dying process.
The Old Cinema

Dating from the 19th century, this textile features a traditional mihrab design, used to indicate the direction of prayer in Islamic culture.

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Milas Rug Fragment to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099836
Dealers Internal Ref
45306
The Old Cinema
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Milas Prayer Mat Fragment

Archive II A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders. View VI
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A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders.
19th Century Milas Prayer Mat Fragment
Ref: SA1099836
A framed 19th-century hand-knotted wool Milas prayer rug fragment featuring a red central mihrab arch and geometric floral borders.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman Folk Art
  • MaterialWool, Glass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Red
  • MotifsMihrab niche, Geometric rosettes, Stepped arch, Fringed edges
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Originating from the Aegean region of Turkey, Milas rugs are characterized by distinct pointed arch motifs known as mihrabs, paired with intricate floral rosettes and soft colour palettes derived from natural dyes.

These textiles were traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun wool pile onto a wool warp and weft foundation, utilizing symmetrical double knots to create detailed geometric motifs.

Authentic pieces feature natural dye abrash variations, hand-bound selvedges, soft handle, and distinct regional design elements such as stepped niche arches and geometric floral borders.

Displaying framed textile fragments on modern neutral walls adds tactile depth, geometric structure, and historic warmth to both contemporary minimal and bohemian interior spaces.

To prevent deterioration, framed textile fragments should be mounted using acid-free conservation materials, kept away from direct sunlight, and displayed behind protective UV-filtering glass.
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