Turkish prayer rug
28 x 16 inches. made of silk although certificate says wool! Purchased in Istanbul, Turkey around 1978 by my mother.
My mother purchased this rug in Istanbul from a dealer
Inherited
Yes
Hi Vivienne,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A vintage Anatolian Turkish hand-woven silk prayer mat
mid-third quarter 20th Century
In a mihrab or doorway pattern centering a tree of life against a cream ground, with vibrant borders and long cream-colored selvedges
16 by 28 inches
CONDITION: appears to be in excellent condition
PROVENANCE: inherited from mother, who purchased it in Istanbul in the late 1970s
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
