Antique Prayer Rug. Konya. Anatolia. Circa 1880. 125 X 74 Cm

Wonderful carpet with mihrab bordered on the inside by small carnations (desire for happiness) and decorated in the center with 2 tarantulas as if for protection (talisman). Above the mihrab, 2 stylized cruciform roses (love). The inner border represents the Garden of Eden (Paradise) and the large outer border is, not a succession of snakes (protective talismans), but rather dragons protecting the roses of Love... The knot-maker wants only happiness and passion with her husband, that he be protected from deadly animals and bad luck or malevolence (see the 4 small protective eyes at the top of the field).
Woven and knotted wool on wool.
Exclusively vegetable dyes.
The piece is in very fine condition.
A real painting, a work to be positioned hanging on a wall or on the floor, in a bedroom for example.

Circa 1880 or earlier
Dim: 125 x 74 cm

Laurent
Beauty of Kilims