Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 3.4 x 5.9 ft, 105 x 180 cm, Handwoven Anatolian Wool Rug

This vintage Turkish prayer rug is a striking handwoven wool piece featuring a beautiful mihrab composition, a deep burgundy field, a rich navy upper ground, and finely detailed ivory borders filled with traditional Anatolian motifs. Its architectural niche design, hanging lamp motif, and stylized mosque imagery give the rug a distinctive and meaningful character, making it both a decorative textile and a collectible piece of folk art.

Approximately 60 years old, this rug was handwoven in Turkey using wool. The craftsmanship, soft age-related patina, and naturally matured colors reflect the authenticity and charm that only genuine vintage Anatolian rugs can offer.

For international buyers, this type of rug is often described as a Turkish prayer rug, mihrab rug, or seccade. In Turkey, a seccade is a personal prayer rug, while the mihrab refers to the prayer niche that indicates direction. In woven examples like this one, the mihrab is represented through a niche-shaped design, often enriched with symbolic elements such as hanging lamps, floral details, columns, and architectural motifs. This rug is a wonderful example of that long-standing weaving tradition.

Although these rugs were traditionally used for prayer, today they are also highly valued as decorative and collectible pieces. This rug can be used as a unique accent in a hallway, bedroom, sitting room, or reading corner, and it also works beautifully as a wall hanging in bohemian, eclectic, traditional, or rustic interiors.

Its elongated form, bold colors, and cultural symbolism make it especially appealing for collectors of Anatolian prayer rugs and for anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind handmade vintage textile.

Natural wear, slight irregularities, and subtle fading are part of its vintage character and a testament to its handmade origin and age.

Details
Origin: Turkey
Age: Approximately 60 years old
Material: Wool
Technique: Handwoven
Design: Mihrab / Prayer Rug / Seccade
Measurements: 105 x 180 cm
Measurements in feet: 3.4 x 5.9 ft
Colors: Burgundy, navy blue, ivory, red, gold, and muted multicolor accents
Condition: Vintage condition with natural age-related wear and handmade irregularities

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