Lot 139
  • 139

A Kula prayer rug, Central Anatolia

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool, cotton
  • approximately 6ft. 2in. by 4ft. 10in. (1.88 by 1.47m.)
cotton whites

Condition

Pile low to knotheads overall with foldwear lines and oxidized areas showing spot foundation. Oxidized browns with some faded Kashmir repiling and tinting. Reselvaged. Upper end with original 1/4in. flatwoven finish. Lower end secured with binding stitch. Upper end with hanging sleeve sewn on reverse. Flexible handle, sound fabric and condition.
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