DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Prayer rug

NamePrayer rug

Maker Sidreh (Lakiya Negev Weaving Co-op)

CultureBedouin; Palestinian

Date2010

Place madeOmer, Negev, Israel, Middle East, Asia

MediumWool

DimensionsOverall: 45 1/4 x 23 5/8 in. (115 x 60 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.44.1

DescriptionSmall rug of thick, handspun wool in brick red, dark blue and green, with large tassels hanging by three braided cords at each corner. Large red center band flanked by blue, red and green striped bands, some with sideways ticks within. The ends are woven in a looser, decorative manner, folded over and stitched down.