YAMOUD HATCHLOU carpet (Central Asia), early 20th century Dimensions : 205 x 147cm Technical characteristics : Wool velvet on wool foundation. The field of this prayer carpet is divided into three boxes. The upper and the lower one, salmon with a lattice of small Kotchaks and elongated mihrab with a delicate vegetal decoration, in the style of Bechir carpets. The central box is decorated with six crosses. A reserve of half Gühls with hooks completes the bottom of the field. Two counter borders with crenellated medallions are flanked by the main one with boxes and medallions with vegetal decoration, interspersed with Kotchaks. Frame with flowers. Embroidered kilim.

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