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Size ; 107 x 140 cm
Central anatolia, Cappadocia
The soul of a 300-year-old prayer.
This is not just a fragment of wool; it’s a silent witness to the 1700s. Born in the heart of Cappadocia, this Mudjur (Mucur) prayer rug carries the unmistakable dna of its region: the iconic stepped mihrab and that deep, mystical green that only age and natural dyes can perfect.
Yes, time has taken its bite. It’s weathered, fragile, and worn. But in the world of antique textiles, these "scars" are the most beautiful part of the story. They are the proof of life, of devotion, and of three centuries of survival.
To hold this in your hands is to feel the breath of Central Anatolia from 300 years ago. Some see a "damaged" rug; i see a masterpiece that refused to disappear.
True beauty doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs to be real.
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