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

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 some wear, it has been professionally conserved to protect the structure and integrity of the piece without over restoring.   Size: 3'7" x 4'10" [109cm x 147cm] Age: 19th Century Country of Origin: Turkmenistan Type of Rug: Tur