1:48 scale 1850's Leshgi prayer rug

Needlepoint design and instructions by Anna-Carin Betzén, based on a full-scale rug

This rug is stitched with DMC floss on 54 count silk gauze, and measures 20x33 mm (3/4"x1 5/16"), plus fringe. As you can see above, I stitched it for a bedside rug for my 1860s Swedish bedroom.

The rug pattern is in PDF format, and can be downloaded in two different versions: color or black and white. If your computer can't open PDF files you'll have to download and install the free viewer Adobe Acrobat® Reader so you can view and print it.

If you'd like to add a fringe, try the method described on my Fringe a rug page.