** Konya Karapinar Long Rug, 9' 4.5" by 4' 8.4", Wear, mid 19th. C.
Priced in Mexican Pesos.
In 1292, Marco Polo was the first to make mention of the Konya carpets in writing when he called them the most beautiful in the world.[1][2] Konya carpets are named for the region in which they were made. Renamed from the Greek “Iconium” when the Seljuk Sultans of Rum made it their capital, Konya is one of the largest, oldest and continuously occupied cities in Asia Minor.[2] When Polo wrote of the Konyas, he had probably seen them in manufactories that were attached to the Seljuk courts.[1] In the early 20th century, large carpets were found in the Alaadin Mosque in Konya; they are now housed in the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul.[1] Scholars and collectors alike, primarily for their bold tribal designs and magnificent color combinations not to mention their rarity, covet Konya rugs.
The size is 9' 4.5" by 4' 8.4" (2.88m x 1.44m), some wear, otherwise good condition. As with all our rugs you will have 7 days to return it in case the wear is more than you can live with, or for whatever reason.
Delivery and Returns/Entrega y Devoluciones
Free delivery around the Lake Chapala area for purchases of $4000 pesos. We accept returns up to 7 days after the sale unless the items are sale priced, sorry, no returns on sale items. We previously delivered to Guadalajara for free but we no longer offer that service.
Entrega gratis en toda la zona del Lago de Chapala por compras de $4000 pesos. Aceptamos devoluciones hasta 7 días después de la venta a menos que los artículos tengan un precio de oferta, lo sentimos, no se aceptan devoluciones de artículos en oferta. Anteriormente hacíamos envíos gratis a Guadalajara pero ya no ofrecemos ese servicio.