“Panderma (Bandirma)” Prayer Rug

Turkey

About 1930

  • Titles "Panderma (Bandirma)" Prayer Rug (Descriptive)
  • Medium wool
  • Dimensions 70 x 52 in. (177.8 x 132.1 cm)
  • Credit Line Bequest of Coleman Cooper, Palm Beach, Florida, 1986.578
  • Work Type prayer rug
  • Classification Rugs

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