Milas rug (34)

Milas prayer rug from south west Anatolia,Turkey

Age: circa 1880

Dimensions: 4′.9"x3′.9" (145×114 cm)

This charming Milas prayer rug has a red mihrab which floats in an ivory panel full of attractive elements.The center is framed by a beautiful yellow main border filled with interesting multicolor stylized leaves.The ribbon-like red border and the ivory rosette border contrast with the rest of the rug.The narrow multicolor arrow-like border surrounding the red arch blends in quite nicely.The colors are very nice and are from vegetable sources.The rug has a soft handle and the condition is very good.