Prayer carpets are among the oldest and most direct forms of handmade textile in the Islamic world. They are designed to be placed during prayer, with a pointed arch or niche motif indicating the direction of Mecca. This Iranian piece is woven in wool on wool using the geometric vocabulary of the western Iranian tribal tradition, at 36 knots per square inch.
The beige ground at 3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 7 in is calm and unhurried. The pointed niche design is simple and clear. In a non-religious context these carpets work well as accent pieces, wall hangings or collector items, and the arch motif adds a strong architectural element to any room.
In your home: Works as a wall hanging, accent piece or collector item. Suits studies, libraries and rooms with a considered, cultural aesthetic. Also works as a bedside rug in a bedroom with good natural light.
Origin: Iran
Size: 3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 7 in / 104 x 140cm
Material: Wool on Wool
Colour: Beige
Style: Tribal, Prayer
Knot: Senneh
KPSI: 36
One of a kind
Care: Vacuum without the beater bar. Blot spills immediately. Rotate annually. Professional clean every three to five years.
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