Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 2.8 x 5.3 ft, 85 x 162 cm, Handwoven Wool Mihrab Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a striking handwoven wool textile featuring a deep navy-blue field, warm rust-red geometric motifs, and finely detailed ivory borders. Approximately 60 years old, it reflects the traditional village-weaving heritage of Anatolia and displays the authentic character of a handmade vintage rug.

This type of textile can be described to international buyers as a Turkish prayer rug or mihrab-style rug. A mihrab is the recessed niche found in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of prayer. Anatolian weavers translated this architectural form into textile design. While some prayer rugs feature a clearly defined arch, others use stepped, directional, or medallion-like compositions to represent the same symbolic prayer space.

In this example, the elongated central form creates a strong directional focus. Stylized geometric motifs, small floral forms, and symmetrical tribal symbols fill the surrounding field, while the contrasting ivory border frames the composition beautifully. The combination of navy blue and rust red gives the rug a bold, graphic appearance that works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors.

Although originally associated with personal prayer, vintage mihrab rugs are now widely collected and displayed as textile art. This piece would make a distinctive bedside rug, entryway accent, wall hanging, meditation-space textile, or decorative focal point in a rustic, bohemian, eclectic, or traditional interior.

Natural variations in the weave, subtle irregularities, gentle wear, and signs of age are part of the rug’s genuine handmade character.

Details

Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Geometric mihrab-style prayer rug
Measurements: 85 x 162 cm
Measurements in feet: 2.8 x 5.3 ft
Colors: Navy blue, rust red, 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 are an important part of the description.