Antique Turkish Milas (Melas) Prayer Rug - Star Border, West Anatolia - Late 19th Century

Western Anatolia, last quarter of the 19th Century, soft overall vegetable dyed colours, star shaped main border. has a very pale blue duck egg colour surrounding the rectilinear prayer arch. It has been hand washed and de-dusted. All over low even pile. Professional end fringe finish and even. 18th & early 19th century examples of these rugs with a star and rosette border command 5k+ prices. This example is as good as you will buy for this price to that period. **All Woollen Construction** Ref: ll510