3483 Khorassan 10 ft 3 in x 13 ft 7 in

A Ningxia temple rug where each square was meant to be used by one monk
This extraordinary carpet with its unusual design is one of only two room sized Melas carpets we have encountered in 50+ years. Melas is an area usually known for small prayer rugs with very sophisticated color combinations. Here a grand stepped and indented medallion with finials hovers amidst an open terracotta field otherwise occupied only by…