VintageAntique Turkish Indian Kilim?

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  1. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    Vintage or Antique Turkish Indian Kilim?
    prayer rug?
    Only info I have on this beauty is that it has a tag that reads: Turkish Kilim. It is so lovely, with a flat weave of colorful geometric shapes. There are long tassels on each end. The rug measures approximately 36” wide X 60” long (not including tassels. The tassels measure 14” long).
    I have taken photos outside in the dark under a light on my driveway. The colors are nearest to the last close-up photo.
    I would love to know more about this rug and the value! Thank you!
     

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    VintageAlways, Aug 24, 2020
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  2. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Nice but looks VERY new?
     
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  3. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I remember kilims being all the rage in the late 70s & no doubt have had a market since then as well.
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    A "prayer rug" is most often recognized by having a design that "points" in one direction so it can oriented toward Mecca when in use.
     
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  5. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    Very helpful, thank you!
     
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  6. VintageAlways

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    Thank you, I wasn’t aware of the popularity of Kilims in the 70’s!
     
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  7. VintageAlways

    VintageAlways Active Member

    It could be! Thank you for your reply!
     
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  8. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I started my collection in approx 1974 when I worked for a N African/MidEast dealer.

    Agree it’s very pretty, newer and not of significant value but certainly salable.
     
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