Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 3.4 x 4.8 ft, 105 x 145 cm, Handwoven Wool Anatolian Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a distinctive handwoven piece featuring a vivid red central field, an olive-green floral border, and beautifully arranged geometric motifs. Approximately 60 years old, the rug reflects the traditional weaving culture of Anatolia and carries the natural character developed through decades of use.

The central composition features a mihrab-shaped design, one of the defining elements of traditional Turkish prayer rugs. In Islamic architecture, a mihrab is the recessed niche in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of prayer. Rug weavers adapted this architectural form into textile design, creating an arch or pointed niche that symbolically frames the prayer area.

Although originally associated with prayer, mihrab rugs are also highly appreciated today as collectible textile art. Their strong symmetry, symbolic patterns, and compact proportions make them suitable for use as an accent rug, wall hanging, bedside rug, or decorative piece in a thoughtfully curated interior.

The rug’s field is enriched with small geometric and floral motifs in soft blue, yellow, black, ivory, and earthy green tones. Its wide border is decorated with stylized flowers and abstract forms, giving the piece a lively folk-art appearance. Natural variations, subtle irregularities, and signs of age are part of its authentic handmade character.

Details

Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Traditional mihrab prayer rug
Measurements: 105 x 145 cm
Measurements in feet: 3.4 x 4.8 ft
Colors: Red, olive green, soft blue, yellow, black, ivory and earthy tones
Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related wear and handmade irregularities

This is a one-of-a-kind vintage textile. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.