The handwoven Kayserie Saff runner from the 1950s is a testament to Anatolian craftsmanship, originating in Kayseri – a renowned weaving center in central Turkey. Distinguished by its rare multi-niche layout, the rug features eight vertically aligned prayer niches, each with a unique, gently faded background in shades of cobalt, olive green, amaranth, blue, beige, violet, and burgundy. The prayer fields are adorned with stylized architectural and botanical motifs: mosque lamps, columns, and tree-of-life symbols. A wide border with repeating rosettes and leaves in burgundy, green, and navy encircles the composition, finished with short, natural fringes at each end. The pile is dense, low, and visibly worn in places, emphasizing its vintage character. Crafted from high-quality wool with a pronounced hand-knotted texture, the rug measures 90 x 265 cm and is in a worn condition—showing authentic signs of use, but with no major structural damage.This runner, like a fragment of a prayer hall, evokes Anatolia of the mid-20th century—a time when weaving was an expression of both identity and spirituality. Each field, in its distinct hue, tells a different story, highlighting individuality within collective memory. The geometric discipline of the stripes contrasts with the gentle arches of the mihrabs, while the patina and worn pile softly echo decades past, everyday rituals, and the quiet persistence of prayer woven into every strand.The Kayserie Saff runner can be showcased in a spacious hallway, elongated corridor, or gallery, where its proportions and decorative richness will stand out. It could be paired with minimalist wooden furniture
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Height0.5 cm
Width90 cm
Length265 cm
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Length265 cm
Height0.5 cm
Width90 cm
Weight8 kg
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