{"product_id":"antique-turkish-silk-ghiordes-lp3624","title":"Antique Turkish Silk Ghiordes Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Turkish silk prayer rug is a beautifully restrained example of the Western Anatolian tradition, with a design closely associated with the historic Ghiordes and Bursa weaving centres. A warm madder-red field forms the heart of the composition, framed by slender architectural columns, a pointed mihrab and an intricately drawn floral border in softened shades of blue, ivory, gold and rose. The relative simplicity of the central field gives the rug an unusual sense of balance, allowing the finer details to reveal themselves gradually rather than competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-knotted in silk, the rug has the delicacy and subtle lustre characteristic of fine late Ottoman-period weaving. Its floral motifs and hanging vessel draw upon much older Ottoman prayer-rug designs, giving the piece a connection to a decorative tradition developed over several centuries. Natural variations in the red field, softened colours and areas of age-related wear contribute to its character, while the existing textile backing provides additional support to the antique structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a particularly appealing size for displaying as a textile artwork, although it could equally sit within a carefully considered, low-traffic interior. Unlike later decorative reproductions, its appeal lies as much in the patina and individuality acquired through age as in the intricacy of its weaving. For a collector of antique rugs or Islamic textiles, it is a distinctive piece with both decorative presence and genuine historical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little-Persia","offers":[{"title":"165 x 128cm","offer_id":55558343328035,"sku":"LP3624","price":5975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/1419\/0371\/files\/StudioSession-017.jpg?v=1788557545","url":"https:\/\/www.little-persia.com\/products\/antique-turkish-silk-ghiordes-lp3624","provider":"Little-Persia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}