Zabihi Collectio 19th Century Antique Romanian Translvanian Tuduc Prayer Carpet

Erzurum prayer Kilim from the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Measures 3'10" x 6'0".

Antique Anatolian Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" W x 4'8" L Origin: Anatolia (Turkey) Period: 19th Cen...

Prayer rugs have directional patterns that are pointed towards the holy city of Mecca during meditation. These rugs provide the worshipper with a clean area from which to pray, acti...

Antique Balikesir Prayer Rug, Mid-19th Century Dated 1278 AH (1861-2), this Turkish prayer rug from the Balikesir region, slightly inland from the Marmara coast in northwestern Anat...

Historical Value and Rarity: With a history spanning approximately 150-170 years, this prayer rug is one of the rare pieces that has survived from the Bergama region's deep-rooted ca...

This beautiful, vibrant carpet has been attributed to the important Romanian carpet-maker, Theodor Tuduc (1888-1893). Tuduc ran a prestigious workshop in the 19th century which specialised in the restoration and replication of antique rugs. This item, for instance, is one of a small group of carpets which were knotted after early Caucasian ‘dragon’ rugs. Tuduc's copies of antique rugs were so beautiful and accurate that they have become almost as collectable as the originals. The carpet field is knotted with beautiful stylised depictions of animals, birds and dragons, as well as fruit trees, flowers, and foliage. These designs have been rendered in red, orange, light blue, turquoise, navy, green, mustard yellow, and off-white. This field is set within a border, knotted with similarly colored foliate motifs against an off-white background. Literature: For early Caucasian dragon carpets...

Prayer rugs have directional patterns that are pointed towards the holy city of Mecca during meditation. These rugs provide the worshipper with a clean area from which to pray, acti...

19th Century Sivas Prayer Rug This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate designs and vibrant colors that reflect the rich history and craftsmanship of the perio...

Erzurum Prayer Kilim, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 6'0" W x 3'10" L Origin: Turkey Period: 19th Century (3rd Quarter) Condition: Excellent Rug ID: 23232

Antique Red and Gold Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Ghiordes prayer rugs are a type of prayer rug that originated in the town of Ghiordes, which is now in Turkey. Th...