Kysari / 16645

This Kysari antique rug, 3' 9" x 5' 2", balances a saturated red prayer field with a pale, floral surround and a finely worked border in cream, muted pink, slate blue, and soft grey. The composition feels formal yet softened by age, with a central mihrab-like shape, suspended ornament, and rhythmic blossom motifs that frame the field with quiet precision. Low distress preserves the clarity of the design while allowing the pile to read with a velvety, timeworn glow. Circa 1890 - 1915, it carries the layered character and restrained richness that define the category.