Milas Prayer Rug
late 19th century, 143 x 126 cm, South West Anatolia, Mugla
This red-ground Milas prayer rug shows a design adapted to its unusually wide format. The arch placed at the lower end of the field is composed of two diagonal leaves. A large brown hexagon is balanced on its tip. The colours are mellow pastel shades. This rare example used to be owned by Dr. Amir Pakzad, Hanover.
HALI Vol. V, No. 4. London 1983, p. 36
Condition
Low pile and some repairs in places. Restored brown areas in places. Damage to the upper corners. Replaced selvedges in places.
late 19th century, 143 x 126 cm, South West Anatolia, Mugla
This red-ground Milas prayer rug shows a design adapted to its unusually wide format. The arch placed at the lower end of the field is composed of two diagonal leaves. A large brown hexagon is balanced on its tip. The colours are mellow pastel shades. This rare example used to be owned by Dr. Amir Pakzad, Hanover.
HALI Vol. V, No. 4. London 1983, p. 36
Condition
Low pile and some repairs in places. Restored brown areas in places. Damage to the upper corners. Replaced selvedges in places.
