Title
Prayer Mat
Year/Period
19th-20th century
Region
North India
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
115.5 x 321.2 cm
Accession No.
2015-02158
Collection of
This saf (prayer mat) or dhurrie is a long hand-woven rug of the style used in mosques and laid out in rows for use during prayer times. The weave creates a pattern that indicates individual spaces, and point towards the correct direction that the individual should face. The weaving is typical of north India, and is also seen in secular home décor
