AN 18TH.CENTURY GHIORDES PRAYER RUG, TURKEY approx: 6ft.8in. x 4ft.9in.(204cm. x 145cm.) Very nice example for early weaving of this type. The rug is slightly larger for this this type especially being a prayer rug. The abrashed light green field with an ivory floral mihrab cloudband panel above. The same panel below. in broad ivory border of stylised polychrome floral sprays between pale green wide serrated leaf stripes. Outer ribbon and plain stripes. this rug has slight even wear. Corroded black. Small area of very light discolouration at one side. Both ends with narrow guars stripe with fringes rewoven and secured. It is an old repair and very slightly fading. Flat selvages rebound, well done. In general this rug is in very good usable condition despite the age. Classic for this type. Elegant and attractive piece.