Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 2.6 x 4.4 ft, 80 x 135 cm, Handwoven Wool Mihrab Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a distinctive handwoven wool textile featuring a rich red central field surrounded by a deep royal-blue outer border. Its architectural composition is decorated with slender columns, floral details, geometric patterns, and a traditional hanging lamp motif. Approximately 60 years old, this piece reflects the cultural heritage and decorative weaving traditions of Anatolia.

This type of rug is known as a mihrab rug or Turkish prayer rug. A mihrab is the recessed niche found in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of prayer. Anatolian weavers adapted this architectural feature into rug designs by creating an arched or niche-shaped central area that symbolically defines the prayer space.

The two columns frame the central red field, while the hanging lamp motif is traditionally associated with light, spirituality, and sacred interiors. The detailed architectural section at one end further strengthens the rug’s pictorial and devotional character.

Although originally created for personal prayer, vintage mihrab rugs are now also admired as collectible textile art. This piece can be displayed as a wall hanging or used as a bedside rug, entryway accent, meditation-space textile, or decorative focal point in a traditional, eclectic, or bohemian interior.

Natural variations in the weave, subtle irregularities, gentle wear, and age-related character are expected in an authentic handmade vintage rug.

Details

Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Architectural mihrab prayer rug
Measurements: 80 x 135 cm
Measurements in feet: 2.6 x 4.4 ft
Colors: Red, royal blue, ivory, beige, black, and muted accent tones
Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related wear and handmade irregularities

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