Vintage Hand-Knotted Wool Prayer Rug | Tree of Life Design (126x89 cm)

Soft, earthy, and quietly elegant—this authentic hand-knotted rug features a refined botanical layout that reads like a classic prayer-rug composition: a framed field with a stylized tree-of-life/vine axis, delicate blossoms, and gentle pink highlights. The palette stays in warm camel, sand, and honey tones, making it an easy fit for boho, traditional, neutral minimalist, and vintage-inspired interiors.

From the photos, the drawing is curvilinear and finely detailed (tight outlines, small floral repeats, balanced corner spandrels), which points to a workshop-style weaving tradition rather than a bold tribal geometric. The rug shows honest age character: a low, well-loved pile and a visible darker wear/abrash band through the mid-field—giving it that true “lived-in” vintage patina collectors look for.

Features

Size: 126 cm x 89 cm (approx. 4.1 ft x 2.9 ft)

Type: Hand-knotted pile rug (not flatweave)

Weaving tradition (visual read): Workshop / court-style floral tradition with prayer-rug framing and botanical “tree-of-life” vocabulary

Knot structure: Not fully verifiable from the provided photos (no clear back/knot close-up). Based on the fine curvilinear drawing, it is likely an asymmetrical-type knot, but a back-of-rug macro photo would be needed for a definitive call.

Materials (visible/most probable): Wool pile; foundation not fully confirmed from images (needs back photo), but the overall handle and wear suggest wool pile on a sturdy foundation
Dyes (visual read): Mostly classic earthy dye palette; pink accents appear stable and integrated (no obvious bleeding). Exact dye type (natural vs synthetic) can’t be proven from photos alone.

Pile height: Low pile / low profile (appears worn down in places, especially field)

Pile density (estimated): Fine-to-medium weave for its size (detailed outlines and small motifs indicate higher knot count than typical village pieces; exact KPSI cannot be counted from the current photos)

Motifs present: Stylized tree/vine axis, floral sprays, palmette-like crown elements, floral corner spandrels, small rosette blossoms

Symbolism (cultural context): Tree-of-life / garden motifs traditionally reference growth, continuity, blessing, and harmony—common in devotional and “paradise garden” design language

Layout / naqsha: Framed “mihrab-like” prayer-rug architecture with symmetrical botanical fill; designed to draw the eye inward and upward

Borders: Multiple guard borders with a main floral border; the border’s repeating blossoms echo the field’s botanical theme to create a unified, calm composition

Condition: Vintage condition with visible age wear—low pile overall; a noticeable darker wear/abrash band across the middle; light edge/fringe wear consistent with age; no obvious large holes visible in the photos

Estimated age (visual): Vintage (likely late 20th century). Exact decade can’t be guaranteed from photos alone, but the patina and pile wear indicate genuine use rather than a new reproduction.

Time investment (reasonable estimate): For a hand-knotted rug of this detail and size, typically several weeks of skilled work depending on loom setup, knot density, and workshop pace

Best for: Entryway, bedside, reading nook, prayer corner, layered rug styling, under a small coffee table, warm neutral interiors

Care Instructions

Vacuum gently (no beater bar) and avoid aggressive high-suction passes on fringe. Rotate every few months for even wear and color balance. Spot-clean with cold water and a small amount of wool-safe soap; blot—don’t scrub. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the warm neutrals and pink accents. For a deeper refresh, use a professional rug cleaner experienced with hand-knotted wool.


This is a beautiful choice if you want a true handmade piece that feels calm and collected—neutral enough to style easily, but with enough old-world detail to look curated rather than generic. If you’d like, share one clear close-up of the back (knots + warp/weft) and I can confirm the knot type and give a tighter knot-density estimate.