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1978.22.5 - prayer rug

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Object Typerug, prayer Place MadeAsia: Afghanistan

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Object Typerug, prayer Place MadeAsia: Afghanistan
Accession Number 1978.22.5 Title prayer rug Category Ceremonial Artifact Object Type rug, prayer Creator T.D.O. MFG CO. Place Made Asia: Afghanistan Culture Central Asian Cultural Region Central Asian Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques cotton; silk; woven; embroidered; fringed Measurements overall: 137.5 x 99 cm Description Red cotton prayer mat embrodered with purple, green, blue and cream coloured silk in stylized floral motifs; Green fringe added at the ends.

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"1978.22.5 - prayer rug, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-1490. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.