Late 19th century, 201 x 12 cm, Central Anatolia, Konya region

Three large house-like forms, each with a roof shaped into three pointed gables, are aligned horizontally in the white field. The parmakli outlines seen both in the primary motifs and in the border are characteristic features of this kilim group. The mihrab theme suggest a use as a multiple prayer rug, but it is also possible that pieces of this kind served a purely decorative purpose and were hung horizontally to adorn the walls of houses. - Good condition.

FRAUENKNECHT, BERTRAM, Anatolische Kelims. Nuremberg 1982, no. 20