Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 2.6 x 2.9 ft, 80 x 87 cm, Handwoven Wool Peacock Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a distinctive handwoven wool textile featuring a large pictorial peacock composition in soft turquoise, beige, ivory, and faded earthy tones. Approximately 60 years old, it reflects the imaginative folk-art tradition of Anatolian weaving and carries the unique patina of an authentic handmade piece.

For international buyers, this type of small-format rug can be described as a Turkish prayer rug or seccade. The term mihrab refers to the prayer niche in Islamic architecture that indicates the direction of prayer. While many traditional prayer rugs display a clearly pointed mihrab arch, some Anatolian examples interpret the prayer-rug tradition more freely through symbolic, floral, or pictorial compositions rather than a conventional niche.

The central peacock gives this rug a particularly collectible character. In traditional decorative art, the peacock is often interpreted as a symbol of beauty, dignity, and paradise. The bird is shown standing within a rounded garden-like composition, surrounded by delicate floral and architectural details.

Its softly faded palette and square proportions make it ideal as a wall hanging, bedside accent, small decorative rug, or collectible textile in a romantic, minimalist, cottage, bohemian, or eclectic interior.

Natural fading, gentle wear, slight irregularities, and variations in the weave are part of the rug’s authentic vintage character.

Details

Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Pictorial prayer rug with peacock motif
Measurements: 80 x 87 cm
Measurements in feet: 2.6 x 2.9 ft
Colors: Ivory, beige, turquoise, pale blue, and faded earthy tones
Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related wear, fading, 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.