This Antique Chodor Turkmen Prayer Rug features a prayer motif with two columns of serrated polygons in navy and rust on an ivory ground which is segmented by a thin central axis of upward pointing arrows. The central axis pierces through the top borders working as the perfect qibla - pointing the way towards Mecca. The tightly rendered pattern unravels near the top of the mihrab wonderfully transforming just like the tendrils of a plant reaching towards the light.

Antique Chodor Turkmen Prayer Rug - 3'7 x 4'10

Regular price $2,500.00 Sale

This Turkmen prayer rug was handwoven by the Chodor people during the 19th century in Central Asia.

It features a prayer motif with two columns of serrated polygons in navy and rust on an ivory ground which is segmented by a thin central axis of upward pointing arrows. The central axis pierces through the top borders working as the perfect qibla - pointing the way towards Mecca. The tightly rendered pattern unravels near the top of the mihrab wonderfully transforming just like the tendrils of a plant reaching towards the light. Yellow, brown, and aubergine complete the limited but effective palette

The Chodor are a subtribe of the Yomud Turkmen. This is a rare type in a rare format with a whole lot of character. Great collectible piece! 

Very good condition with overall wear with some small holes, and a larger hole in the center on the upper half. In as-found condition and has only been professionally cleaned.

 

Size: 3'7" x 4'10" [109cm x 147cm]

Age: 19th Century

Country of Origin: Uzbekistan

Type of Rug: Turkmen

Material: Wool

Pile Height: Low

Condition: Very good, overall wear with some small holes, and a larger hole in the center on the upper half

 

BK2342

  

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