Rug - 130 cm - 89 cm

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India, Kashmir region — Model: Traditional Handmade Prayer Rug from the mid-20th century, silk on cotton, 130 × 89 cm, in very good condition and professionally cleaned.

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Traditional Handmade Prayer Rug (Mid-20th Century).

A beautiful and authentic traditional prayer rug, originating from an Indian Muslim family and kept in the UK since the 1960s.

This finely crafted piece is handmade, featuring silk pile on a cotton foundation, giving it both durability and a soft, refined texture.

The design showcases a classic mihrab (arch) motif at the center—symbolically intended to be oriented toward Mecca during prayer—making it both a functional and meaningful item.

Details:
Dimensions: 130 x 89 cm
Materials: Silk on cotton
Colours: Subtle and harmonious shades of brown, beige, olive and indigo
Condition: Very good, with only minimal signs of use
A lovely piece suitable for collectors, decorative display, or continued traditional use.


Note : Import VAT and customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

Traditional Handmade Prayer Rug (Mid-20th Century).

A beautiful and authentic traditional prayer rug, originating from an Indian Muslim family and kept in the UK since the 1960s.

This finely crafted piece is handmade, featuring silk pile on a cotton foundation, giving it both durability and a soft, refined texture.

The design showcases a classic mihrab (arch) motif at the center—symbolically intended to be oriented toward Mecca during prayer—making it both a functional and meaningful item.

Details:
Dimensions: 130 x 89 cm
Materials: Silk on cotton
Colours: Subtle and harmonious shades of brown, beige, olive and indigo
Condition: Very good, with only minimal signs of use
A lovely piece suitable for collectors, decorative display, or continued traditional use.


Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Kashmir
Colour
Brown, Cream, Green, Purple
Length
130 cm
Width
89 cm
Material
Silk on cotton
Country of origin
India
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
Yes
Manufacturing period
Mid 20th century
United KingdomVerified
815
Objects sold
Private

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