Fine Power loomed Egyptian "Super Kashan" Artificial Silk Prayer Rug
Item Details
A fine power loomed Egyptian Super Kashan artificial silk prayer rug for Pedian. This rug is rendered in a palette of red, pale yellow, brown, green, indigo, orange, ivory, and beige. The field features a single mihrab with a red hued ground ornately designed with leaves, flowers, palmettes, and birds. The niche is capped in a pale yellow hue, along with coordinating lower spandrels, each featuring scrolling foliate motifs. Framing the field is a main indigo grounded floral meander border and floral meander guard borders. Finishing this rug are overcast selvedges and an art silk warp fringe with a kilim skirt to the ends. It is labeled ‘Super Kashan’.
Type | Accent Rug |
Materials | Art Silk |
Manufacturing Process | Machine Made |
Approximate Size | 3′ × 5′ |
Origin | North Africa |
Brand | Pedian |
Period | Late 20th Century |
Condition
- minor wear and discoloration.
Dimensions
- approximately 3.3’ W x 5’ D.
Item #
18CHI232-056