"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Bayburt prayer kilim, 4th (?) quarter of 19th century, relatively large format. Woven on thick warps, probably camel wool yarns. Cotton highlights and metal threads. Inscribed at the peak, decodings are welcome ... An honest, non-commercial weaving with a lots of spirited details and symbolism. The wonderful green ground with many different shades of green, blue & turquise provides a nice movement and depth behind the growth of the tree of life. Note the use of stylised dragons as tree branches around the spine of the kilim ... and so on ... you can endlessly dive in the shamanic spirit ... many to discover and fly with ... other beauties: http://rugrabbit.com/profile/5160 Photo credit © www.ARTlens.net.