Oriental Silk Prayer Rug, 20th Century

Silk prayer rug, mihrab design with columns, Oriental work, 20th century. Description: Elegant silk prayer rug featuring a traditional mihrab design framed by slender stylized columns, on a deep red background. The prayer niche is richly decorated with floral motifs and a stylized lamp, a common symbol in the iconography of Oriental prayer rugs. The border is decorated with a prominent register of floral scrolls and geometric patterns in cream, red, and beige tones, offering a harmonious contrast to the central field. Exquisite Oriental work, likely Turkish (Herek or Kayseri type), second half of the 20th century. A high-quality decorative rug, ideal for home or collection. Dimensions: Width: 162 cm Depth: 111 cm Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear consistent with age in the center, fringes present.