Small Tribal Antique Mid 19th Century Turkish Kirshehir Muslim Prayer Rug
| Stock number | 21207 |
| Size | 3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 3 in (1.12 m x 1.60 m) |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Age | Circa 1860 |
| Style | Kirshehir |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Kirshehir Turkish Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1860s. This exceptional Anatolian piece exemplifies the vibrant, highly stylized weaving tradition of the Kirshehir region, known for its powerful use of color and deeply spiritual designs. Such early examples are highly sought after by collectors of antique rugs, representing the pinnacle of 19th-century village artistry. The central field is dominated by a rich, saturated madder red, framed by a stepped mihrab outline rendered in a soft, faded powder blue. This striking contrast between the warm earth tones and the cool tones found in blue color rugs is characteristic of the best 19th-century village weavings, where natural dyes achieved unparalleled depth and longevity. The complex border system features multiple guard stripes enclosing a main band filled with abstract, highly geometricized motifs.