Antique Turkish Mihrab Rug: Hand-Knotted Wool Prayer Rug, Tribal Design

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🧵 About the Rug
This rare antique Turkish Mihrab rug is a powerful piece of textile history from Central Anatolia. Woven around the 1930s–1940s using hand-spun wool and vegetal dyes, it features a traditional mihrab design (prayer arch) framed by vibrant golden borders and tribal florals.

The rug’s symbolic layout and ceremonial colors reflect deep spiritual roots. The crimson red field, olive inner arch, and seven torch-like motifs at the top symbolize eternal light—a theme cherished in Turkish village rug traditions.

This is a fully hand-knotted wool-on-wool piece using the Turkish (Ghiordes) knot, a hallmark of quality and longevity.

🧶 Rug Details

Type: Antique Anatolian Mihrab Prayer Rug

Size: 1.41 x 1.08 meters | 4.8 x 3.8 feet

Material: 100% hand-spun wool (pile and foundation)

Age: Approx. 80–100 years

Colors: Crimson red, golden saffron, earthy green, navy, indigo, orange

Weaving Time: ~12 weeks by a single weaver

Region: Konya / Anatolia, Turkey

Condition: Vintage with gentle wear, professionally cleaned

🎨 Design Motifs:

Mihrab (prayer niche)

Twin columns with symbolic bases

Floral tulips, rosettes, and zigzag guards

Light-tree/oil lamp motifs (symbolizing divine guidance)

🧼 Care Tips:

Gently vacuum, no brush roller

Keep away from direct sunlight for preservation

Rotate every few months to even out wear

🧡 Why This Piece Matters:
This is not a mass-produced item—it’s a prayer mat woven with faith, emotion, and meaning by a woman who likely passed it down across generations. If you appreciate authentic, soulful decor, this rug belongs in your home.

By buying this piece, you are preserving a vanishing craft and supporting responsible vintage art collecting.