Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 2.4 x 3.9 ft, 82 x 120 cm, Handwoven Wool Mihrab Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a vibrant handwoven wool textile featuring a vivid red central field, a stepped mihrab niche, and a bright yellow border decorated with colorful floral motifs. Approximately 60 years old, it reflects the expressive character of traditional Anatolian village weaving.

For international buyers, this type of rug is commonly described as a Turkish prayer rug, mihrab rug, or seccade. A mihrab is the recessed niche found in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of prayer. Anatolian weavers adapted this architectural feature into textile design, usually representing it as a pointed or stepped niche that symbolically defines the personal prayer space.

The stepped red mihrab is the central focus of this piece. Stylized plant and arrow-like motifs decorate the prayer field, while the upper section contains smaller arches, abstract trees, and floral forms. The vivid yellow border creates a strong contrast and gives the rug a lively folk-art appearance.

Although originally associated with personal prayer, vintage seccade rugs are also appreciated today as decorative and collectible textiles. This piece can be used as a bedside rug, entryway accent, wall hanging, meditation-space textile, or colorful focal point in a bohemian, rustic, eclectic, or traditional interior.

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

Details

Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Traditional stepped mihrab prayer rug / seccade
Measurements: 82 x 120 cm
Measurements in feet: 2.4 x 3.9 ft
Colors: Red, yellow, green, black, blue, pink, and multicolor accents
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.