$376.00 $470.00
This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a distinctive handwoven wool piece featuring a charming architectural composition with mosque-inspired towers, a house-like structure, and soft faded tones of blush, beige, dusty green, and muted brown. Its pictorial design gives it a unique character and makes it both a decorative textile and a meaningful example of Anatolian weaving tradition.
Approximately 60 years old, this rug reflects the artistry of Turkish village weaving, where symbolic and devotional motifs were often incorporated into everyday textiles. The wool foundation, softly aged palette, and visible handmade character all contribute to its authentic vintage appeal.
This type of rug is known as a mihrab rug or Turkish prayer rug, and in Turkey it is often called a seccade. The word mihrab refers to the prayer niche in a mosque that indicates the direction of prayer. In woven form, this design tradition was adapted into personal prayer rugs for home use. For international buyers, these pieces are commonly described as prayer rugs, but they are also highly valued today as collectible works of folk art and interior décor accents.
Even when used decoratively, a seccade carries cultural and historical significance. Its intimate format and symbolic composition make it ideal for display in a living room, bedroom, reading corner, entryway, or as a wall hanging.
Because this is a genuine vintage rug, slight irregularities, wear, and tonal variations are part of its handmade nature and age, adding to its authenticity and charm.
Details
Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Mihrab / Prayer Rug / Seccade
Measurements: 105 x 166 cm
Measurements in feet: 3.4 x 5.4 ft
Colors: Blush, beige, faded pink, dusty green, soft brown, and muted earth tones
Condition: Vintage condition with natural wear consistent with age
This is a one-of-a-kind vintage rug. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
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