Antique Aksaray Prayer Rug MUST GO " result from the natural

" result from the natural dye absorption of undyed wool or the use of two different dye lots available at the time of weaving

leading to intricate and lavish designs

setting it apart from traditional Heriz runners commonly found in the market

TIME PERIOD     :      LATE 1900s or BEGINNING OF 2O TH C

as demonstrated in this chair

Antique Aksaray Prayer Rug MUST GO " result from the naturalAs a physical and symbolic delineation of sacred space, a Prayer Rug allows worshippers to establish a ritually pure area for prayer. The mihrb, a stylized representation of the prayer niche in mosques, serves as a visual guide towards the Kaaba in Mecca, the direction of prayer for Muslims. Through its design, this prayer rug offers insights into wider cultural and intellectual movements within the Islamic world. In Turkish culture, earlier prayer