Prayer rug of Kazak type., Typical prayer arch, formed by narrow, ivory bands, which extend transdversely at each side to the borders. At the bottom of the field is a second, square arch. Light red field, scattered with geometric and conventionalized flower forms. Three borders carrying variations of the reciprocal clover leaf design. Sides finished with red woolen cording. Ends worn, ends in short warp fringe. Ghiordes knot. Woolen warp and woof.

Prayer Rug, 19th century

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Prayer Rug
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30.24.27
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Prayer rug of Kazak type., Typical prayer arch, formed by narrow, ivory bands, which extend transdversely at each side to the borders. At the bottom of the field is a second, square arch. Light red field, scattered with geometric and conventionalized flower forms. Three borders carrying variations of the reciprocal clover leaf design. Sides finished with red woolen cording. Ends worn, ends in short warp fringe. Ghiordes knot. Woolen warp and woof.