Turkish Pictorial Prayer Rug with Mecca and Medina
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A semi-antique Turkish hand knotted pictorial prayer rug, depicting Medina and Mecca, in two panels above the mihrab, with central chandelier flanked by supporting pillars. Geometric border between narrower zigzag and meander borders. Kilim guards. All wool construction. 185 cm x 114 cm
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- Mihrab - A mihrab is a conventional motif in Islamic rugs based on a prayer niche or mosque arch, which can be almost realistic or extremely abstract. It is the basic design element in the prayer rug.
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