Avanos, known in ancient times as Venessa, was an important settlement at different times. This is a fantastic Turkish prayer carpet from Avanos, named for this Cappadocian city; These rugs are generally woven by family groups and stand out for their quality, as is the case with the article shown here. The rug features a distinctive staggered or contoured Mihrab pattern, surrounded by multiple plant-patterned borders. The knot density is impressive, with a very high knot density. The color palette and composition are very pleasant.
208×131 cms
1900-1920
1 in stock
Avanos, known in ancient times as Venessa, was an important settlement at different times. This is a fantastic Turkish prayer carpet from Avanos, named for this Cappadocian city; These rugs are generally woven by family groups and stand out for their quality, as is the case with the article shown here. The rug features a distinctive staggered or contoured Mihrab pattern, surrounded by multiple plant-patterned borders. The knot density is impressive, with a very high knot density. The color palette and composition are very pleasant.
208×131 cms
1900-1920
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
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