Abrash Antique Rugs

Today I passed by a rug producer in Cairo who makes excellent handwoven replicas of old Caucasian rugs. This Egyptian made replica Shirvan is stunning. The knots are finer than you'd find in most of the originals and the colors are mesmerizing. At the and time it's a fraction of the cost of the original. For people looking for beautiful handwoven rugs on a budget. These can be a great alternative. There are some clear advantages for the real deal but if your budget is hundreds of dollars rather than thousands this is a choice you should consider.

This Kazakh Mihrab prayer rug is approximately 100 years old. The field features three beautiful colorful hooked diamon medallions. These medallions are flanked by half hooked diamonds sometimes seen in Bordjalou rugs. On both sides of the mihrab above one finds a series of Shulavar medallions. The inner border is a series of linked Octagram stars typical of Kazkah rugs. This piece measures 182 x 114 cms.

To mark the coming of Ramadan we thought we'd post a few beautiful prayer rugs we have available for purchase. These unique pieces range from 90-100 years old and represent some of the best examples of the rug weaving art form when it is joined to the spirituality of the weavers. For a private viewing of any of these pieces please contact us.