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Wool Prayer Rug: Wool Prayer Rug Anatolian prayer design having a central archway (mihrab) and floral tree motif, in hues of pink, blue, brown and olive on a tan field Property from: an Estate, Wilmette, Illinois Rug
Sep 23, 2026
Est.
$300
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$500
Addison, IL
Leonard Auction, a division of The Leonard Company
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Persian Auctions

Persian Wool

When thinking of Persian style, the first thing that comes to mind is rugs and carpets. However, the Persian aesthetic can be found also in art, fashion, pottery, sculpture and architecture. There's an exceptional collection of Persian rugs, Oriental carpets, jewelry, rings, manuscripts, vintage furniture, cigarette cases, antique boxes, swords, ceramic vases and many more decorative items in this style. Persian rugs and carpets have a long history and a great tradition, thus fairly are considered the best in the world. Both for their excellent quality and their unique patterns, these carpets have their roots back in the reign of the Persian Empire in 550 B.C. The most popular materials are wool and silk, while the designs are inspired by symbols of statues, murals and architectural monuments. Until today, the Persian carpet