Antique Kashani Vase Rug sconce Number of bulbs: 1

Number of bulbs: 1

setting it apart from traditional Heriz runners commonly found in the market

ORIGINE                  :   DAGISTAN

W29" (arm to arm)

Globe Size: 34 cm - 13

Antique Kashani Vase Rug sconce Number of bulbs: 1This particular rug was acquired by AB Farquhar in Istanbul (then called "Constantinople") in the beginning of the 20th century. It is called "Vase Rug." It was probably woven in the 2nd half of 19th c. in greater Mesopotamia region. This was a rug hand knotted upon request from Zeynel Abidin of Mardin, TR, as a Tree of Life symbol which gives life and abundance to the beholder. AB Farquhar acquired it during WWI in Istanbul after he had fled Germany,