Vintage Konya Prayer Rug, 3.4 x 5.4 ft Handmade Wool Rug, Traditional Turkish Anatolian Rug

A beautifully aged handmade wool prayer rug from Konya, Central Anatolia, featuring a strong architectural mihrab composition, richly ornamented floral borders, and the warm earthy palette associated with traditional Anatolian village weaving.

The central field is dominated by a tall stepped mihrab or prayer-niche motif in deep burgundy, outlined against a softly faded gray-lavender background. Its elongated form creates a clear directional composition characteristic of traditional Turkish prayer rugs.

Above and below the central niche are decorative panels in mustard yellow and ochre, filled with stylized botanical and architectural motifs. Several richly patterned borders surround the field, including floral vines, rosettes, leaves, and small geometric elements in muted green, cream, yellow, brown, burgundy, and dark contrasting tones.

Approximately 70–80 years old, the rug has developed a naturally softened palette, subtle tonal variation, and authentic vintage patina.

About Konya Rugs

Konya is one of the most historically important carpet-weaving regions of Central Anatolia, Turkey. Handwoven rugs have been produced throughout Konya and its surrounding villages for centuries, with designs shaped by settled village communities, pastoral traditions, and nomadic influences.

Traditional Konya rugs are often recognized for:

Architectural mihrab and prayer-niche compositions
Strong geometric and stepped forms
Stylized flowers, leaves, and botanical motifs
Multiple richly decorated borders
Warm reds, yellows, blues, greens, ivory, and earthy shades
Individual variations created by the hand of the weaver

Prayer rugs were traditionally woven with a directional mihrab, representing an architectural niche and providing the visual focus of the composition. Surrounding floral and symbolic motifs were interpreted differently by individual weavers, giving each piece its own character.

This example is especially attractive for its tall burgundy mihrab, muted central background, mustard decorative panels, and richly layered floral borders.

Details
Origin: Konya, Turkey
Region: Central Anatolia
Type: Prayer Rug / Seccade
Size: 105 × 165 cm
Size in Feet: 3.4 × 5.4 ft
Material: Wool
Age: Approximately 70–80 years old
Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
Design: Mihrab with floral, botanical, and geometric motifs
Colors: Burgundy, mustard yellow, gray-lavender, cream, muted green, brown, ochre and earthy tones
Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Its 105 × 165 cm proportions make it suitable as a prayer rug, bedside rug, entryway accent, reading-corner textile, wall hanging, or collectible Anatolian decorative piece.

As a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight variations in shape, pile, weave, motif placement, texture, and coloration are natural. These characteristics reflect traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the individuality of the piece.

The rug will be carefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping, so it arrives ready to use or display.