Kayserie- Mihrab - Rug - 147 cm - 91 cm

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Turkey origin, Model: Kayserie- Mihrab; a hand-knotted rug of wool and silk on cotton, measuring 147 × 91 cm and dating from the early 20th century, in generally good condition.

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Ancient Turkish Kayseri rug with Mihrab design – wool and silk over cotton – ca. 1930–1940

We present an elegant and authentic Kayseri Turkish rug (Central Anatolia), handwoven around 1930–1940, crafted with wool and silk on a cotton ground. The piece features a refined Mihrab design (prayer niche) with a stylized medallion and lush floral motifs, framed by multiple guards, a classic characteristic of Kayseri carpets from the first half of the 20th century.

• Origin: Kayseri, Turkey
• Period: ca. 1930–1940
• Materials: wool and silk on cotton
• Technique: hand-knotted
• Design: mihrab (prayer niche)
• Dimensions: 147 × 91 cm
• Condition: good overall condition for its age

• Observation: the rug would benefit from professional cleaning to enhance colors and the silk’s sheen

Authentic collectible piece, representative of Kayseri quality production from the first half of the 20th century, ideal for classic or eclectic interiors or as a decorative prayer rug.

Ancient Turkish Kayseri rug with Mihrab design – wool and silk over cotton – ca. 1930–1940

We present an elegant and authentic Kayseri Turkish rug (Central Anatolia), handwoven around 1930–1940, crafted with wool and silk on a cotton ground. The piece features a refined Mihrab design (prayer niche) with a stylized medallion and lush floral motifs, framed by multiple guards, a classic characteristic of Kayseri carpets from the first half of the 20th century.

• Origin: Kayseri, Turkey
• Period: ca. 1930–1940
• Materials: wool and silk on cotton
• Technique: hand-knotted
• Design: mihrab (prayer niche)
• Dimensions: 147 × 91 cm
• Condition: good overall condition for its age

• Observation: the rug would benefit from professional cleaning to enhance colors and the silk’s sheen

Authentic collectible piece, representative of Kayseri quality production from the first half of the 20th century, ideal for classic or eclectic interiors or as a decorative prayer rug.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model
Kayserie- Mihrab
Length
147 cm
Width
91 cm
Material
Wool and silk on cotton
Country of origin
Türkiye
Condition
Overall in good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Early 20th century
Weight
2 kg
SpainVerified
174
Objects sold
78.57%
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