Curated Collection of Authentic 19th and the Early 20th Century Rugs, Tapestries and Textiles Artistically Handwoven in Persia, the Caucasus, Anatolia, and Around the World
This beautiful Turkish area rug in a prayer rug patten features a magnificent abrash red color in the central field, a rich hue with natural variations that create a profound sense of depth and history. The term "abrash" refers to the subtle and charming color gradations that occur when natural vegetable dyes are used, a hallmark of authentic tribal and village weaving. The Mihrab, or prayer arch, at the top of the rug is accentuated with beautiful abrash shades of green and yellow, a striking and harmonious contrast against the red field. The masterful combination of the rich red field and the lively green and yellow Mihrab accents makes this rug a truly wonderful design. The use of natural vegetable dyes brings a sense of "living colors" to the rug—the colors do not simply remain static but gradually change and develop different hues as the rug ages, imbuing it with a sense of life and a continuously evolving story.
Dimensions: 3’ 4” x 4’ 4”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Turkey
Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with natural vegetable dyes