Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

antique 'prayer rug' timurisangtschuli tribe western afghanistan

Description

This stunning 'prayer rug' must rank as one of the finest knotted pieces I've ever handled. The rug comprises a 'tree-of-life' in the natural camel-hair field and the long flat-woven skirts are complete at each end. For the only other known example of this exceptional type, see page 83 in the published collection of Marvin & Frederica Amstey in 'Vanishing Jewels - Central Asian tribal Weavings' - a 1990 exhibition at the Rochester Museum & Science Centre.
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM889

Antique 'Prayer Rug', Timuri-Sangtschuli Tribe, Western Afghanistan

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

BM889

Description

This stunning 'prayer rug' must rank as one of the finest knotted pieces I've ever handled. The rug comprises a 'tree-of-life' in the natural camel-hair field and the long flat-woven skirts are complete at each end. For the only other known example of this exceptional type, see page 83 in the published collection of Marvin & Frederica Amstey in 'Vanishing Jewels - Central Asian tribal Weavings' - a 1990 exhibition at the Rochester Museum & Science Centre.
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM889

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