Erzurum Prayer Kilim
second half 19th century, 215 x 164 cm, East Anatolia
The light grey field of this Erzurum prayer kilim is divided into two equal sections by a narrow horizontal border. Each contains a blazing red, pointed cone and two flanking cypresses. The cone symbolises a prayer niche. Within it, a small blue tree of life twines upwards to the top. The wide yellow border shows a design of star-shaped blossoms. In Anatolia, this kilim type is known as Kizil Kilisi (Red Church).
Condition
Some minor repairs. Upper finish backed with a textile band.
second half 19th century, 215 x 164 cm, East Anatolia
The light grey field of this Erzurum prayer kilim is divided into two equal sections by a narrow horizontal border. Each contains a blazing red, pointed cone and two flanking cypresses. The cone symbolises a prayer niche. Within it, a small blue tree of life twines upwards to the top. The wide yellow border shows a design of star-shaped blossoms. In Anatolia, this kilim type is known as Kizil Kilisi (Red Church).
Condition
Some minor repairs. Upper finish backed with a textile band.
