Lot 150
150
A MELAS RUG
A MELAS RUG
A MELAS RUG
A MELAS RUG
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PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A MELAS RUG

SOUTH WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1870

Details
A MELAS RUG
SOUTH WEST ANATOLIA, CIRCA 1870
Full pile throughout, a couple of minute restorations, overall very good condition
6ft. x 4ft.5in. (184cm. x 135cm.)

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Lot Essay

This finely woven Ada Melas (Milas) rug is a richly-coloured example of the flourishing cottage industry of weaving in the town of Melas, an ancient city in the Muğla province of southwestern Anatolia, renowned for its role as a collecting point for rugs produced in the surrounding villages. These rugs, particularly prayer rugs, were admired for their intricate designs and vibrant colours and were exported throughout the Ottoman Empire.

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