Lot 107
  • 107

A Makri double niche prayer rug, West Anatolia,

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • A Makri double niche prayer rug
  • approximately 5ft. 11in. by 4ft. (1.80 by 1.22m.)

Condition

Pile ranges from approximately 1/5 of an inch to low to knotheads. Oxidized burgundies, some in lower right medallion with repiling. Some minor repiling to other colors, not extensive. Oxidized browns. An approximately 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch repaired hole in upper left section of field. Ends complete with flatwoven finish and barber pole stitching. Upper end with cloth sleeve sewn on reverse. Sides complete with original 3-cord wool selvaging, with some repair on right side. Good pile, good overall condition, lustrous wool, ready for use.
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