![19th Oriental Safavid Niche Prayer Rug: DESCRIPTION: Antique 19th Century Oriental Safavid Niche prayer rug composed of silk with arabesque scripture and scrolling floral decoration throughout. Provenance: This lot was acquired from a deacc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
Silk Islamic Collectibles
![19th Oriental Safavid Niche Prayer Rug: DESCRIPTION: Antique 19th Century Oriental Safavid Niche prayer rug composed of silk with arabesque scripture and scrolling floral decoration throughout. Provenance: This lot was acquired from a deacc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230296_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Fine Baluch Prayer Rug, NE Persia, Ca. 1875, 2'8'' x 4'5'': Fine Baluch Prayer Rug, NE Persia, Ca. 1875, 2'8'' x 4'5'' (81 x 135 cm). Weight: 4 lbs. Material: wool pile, wool warp, wool weft, with silk and metal thread highlights.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330475/178186562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314247)
![Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug: Antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug with central mihrab design on a light rust/red field, and three primary borders. Woven in pink, cream, blue, red, and light green colors. 5 ft 6](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Hereke Silk Prayer Rug, 3' x 1' 5": Hereke Silk Prayer Rug. 3' H x 1' 5" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Turkey, Turkish, Small rug, Area carpet, Decorative Arts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/332410/179271249_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717533593)
![PERSIAN CUT SILK WALL HANGING IN THE FORM OF A PRAYER RUG: Traditional Design in tan over a burnt sienna field, some caramel figuring, central cartouche, brackets, 56" x 98". Small holes, fading, fold marks.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763955_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![A Large Turkish Hereke Prayer Silk Rug: A Large Turkish Hereke Prayer Silk Rug. 76" x 49"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6442/332075/179148086_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717313605)
![2' x 3' 6" Silk Like Tree of Life Prayer Rug.: The rug face feels very soft to the touch, but it is not finely woven. It looks to be in good overall condition. In-house shipping is available for this rug. Please see our website regarding our in-ho](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5818/332337/179698265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717983127)
![Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Rug 13' x 13' (3.96 x 3.96 M): The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover,trein a variety of densities from moderate to extremely fine, in wool, silk and com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179787077_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Persian Silk and Cotton Prayer Rug, 3' 2" x 1' 8": Persian Silk and Cotton Prayer Rug, with peacocks to center and cockerels to border. 3' 2" L x 1' 8" W. Provenance: Property from a 140 Riverside Drive Estate. Keywords: Textile, Floral, Decorative Ar](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/332410/179271245_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717533593)
![Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2' (122cm x 158cm), 1900s: Title: Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 4' x 5.2' (122cm x 158cm), 1900s Origin: Middle East Dimension:4' x 5.2' (122cm x 158cm) Material:silk Year:1900s Description:Immerse yourself in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332578/179388893_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142888)
![A Large Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug: Large Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug. 64" x 39.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6442/332075/179148131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717313605)
![Extremely Fine Persian Tabriz Wool and Silk 60 Raj Rug 9'9" x 13'6" (2.97 x 1.07 M): The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover,trein a variety of densities from moderate to extremely fine, in wool, silk and com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179786942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'6" x 9'11" (1.98 x 3.02 M): Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1930's. Curvilinear drawing, Medallion, centralized, panel, allover, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179786974_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Antique Turkish Saf Silk Kaysari Rug-4946: Title: Antique Turkish Saf Silk Kaysari Rug-4946 Description: Very unusual antique Turkish Saf prayer rug with seven prayer section,size 2 ft. 10 inches by 7 ft. 2 inches, circa 1930, excellent condit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332585/179390937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142912)
![Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.5', 1970s: Title: Handmade Vintage Turkish Hereke Silk Prayer Rug 3.2' x 4.5', 1970s Origin: Turkey Dimension:3.2' x 4.5' Material:silk Year:1970s Description:Experience the elegance and craftsmanship of this Ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332578/179388877_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142888)
![Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 6'7" x 9'11" (2.01 x 3.02 M): Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1930's. Curvilinear drawing, Medallion, centralized, panel, allover, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179786973_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug 6'8" x 9'7" (2.03 x 2.92 M): The enormous output of carpets and scatters in virtually every style: medallion, centralized, directional or allover,trein a variety of densities from moderate to extremely fine, in wool, silk and com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179787053_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5' (116cm x 152cm), 1880s: Title: Handmade Antique Persian Tabriz Prayer Silk Rug 3.8' x 5' (116cm x 152cm), 1880s Origin: Middle East Dimension:3.8' x 5' (116cm x 152cm) Material:silk Year:1880s Description:Experience the time](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332578/179388903_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142888)
![Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug 3.9' x 5.9' (120cm x 181cm) 1950s: Title: Handmade vintage Turkish Hereke silk prayer rug 3.9' x 5.9' (120cm x 181cm) 1950s Origin: Turkey Dimension:3.9' x 5.9' (120cm x 181cm) Material:silk Year:1950s Reserve: $12,500.00 Shipping: Dom](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332578/179389259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142888)
![Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 7'9" x 11'5" (2.36 x 3.48 M): Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1930's. Curvilinear drawing, Medallion, centralized, panel, allover, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179787020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
![Extremely Fine Persian Silk Qum Rug 8' x 8'2" (2.44 x 2.49 M): Fine to very finely woven, silk and wool rugs, mostly scatters, from the central Persian religious capital. Industry began in the 1930's. Curvilinear drawing, Medallion, centralized, panel, allover, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5816/333035/179786943_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718134925)
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Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results
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![Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hi-res-Silk-hanging-1.jpg)
Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale
LONDON – A decorative portion of a historic silk panel, commissioned to hang in Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, will be auctioned at Dreweatts during its Fine Furniture sale, scheduled for Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. The specially-woven panel was hung as a glorious backdrop, with a range of others, […]
![Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sea-Silk-Hat-Shawl-Gloves-1.jpg)
Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction
CHICAGO – On December 1, Hindman Auctions will offer sea silk, a highly coveted material, in a one-of-a-kind selection. The sale will offer a hat, shawl and pair of gloves made from knitted sea silk, a substance that is also known as byssus. The items are family heirlooms, which the owners date to around 1920, […]
![Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0425_YoungKangxi_lead.jpg)
Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A section of a silk handscroll depicting a historically important trip by China’s longest-serving emperor is to go up for auction in France on Saturday. Two other Chinese pieces from private French collections will also go under the hammer on that day as part of a sale hosted by auctioneers Alain […]