{"product_id":"antique-cappadocia-prayer-rug-120-200-cm-3-9-x-6-6-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Antique Cappadocia Prayer Rug, 120 × 200 cm \/ 3.9 x 6.6 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eantique handmade wool prayer rug from the Cappadocia region of Central Anatolia, Turkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring an elegant architectural mihrab, floral motifs, and an exceptionally detailed multi-border composition.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e120 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rug carries a strong antique character with naturally softened colors, subtle tonal variations, and the patina expected from a textile of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central composition features a tall \u003cstrong\u003ered mihrab, or prayer niche\u003c\/strong\u003e, outlined with a finely stepped arch. Above the niche, stylized flowering plants rise symmetrically against an ivory field, while the interior contains an elaborate hanging ornament resembling the traditional \u003cstrong\u003emosque-lamp motif\u003c\/strong\u003e frequently encountered in Anatolian prayer-rug design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prayer field is surrounded by numerous decorative borders containing repeating \u003cstrong\u003efloral, geometric, hooked, and botanical motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of deep red, ivory, mustard yellow, olive, brown, muted pink, and small blue accents gives the rug a sophisticated and beautifully aged palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Cappadocia Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCappadocia is a historic region in Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, encompassing an area associated today with parts of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Niğde, and Aksaray. Beyond its famous rock formations and historic settlements, the wider Cappadocian region has long been connected with Anatolian textile and village-weaving traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRugs associated with the region can reflect influences from neighboring Central Anatolian weaving centers, and designs can vary considerably from one community to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional examples may feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrayer-niche or \u003cstrong\u003emihrab compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized flowers and flowering trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosque-lamp-inspired ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped architectural forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple narrow decorative borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeometric and botanical motifs used together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm reds, yellows, ivory, brown, green, and muted natural tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially notable for its \u003cstrong\u003eelongated red mihrab, symmetrical floral elements, central hanging ornament, and exceptionally rich layered border system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Prayer Rug Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Turkish prayer rug is commonly known as a \u003cstrong\u003eseccade\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its defining visual feature is the \u003cstrong\u003emihrab\u003c\/strong\u003e, a niche-shaped composition inspired by the prayer niche found in mosque architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hanging motif inside the niche can be interpreted within the decorative tradition of \u003cstrong\u003emosque lamps and suspended ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the flowering plants surrounding the arch introduce themes of garden and botanical ornamentation commonly seen in Anatolian decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of architectural and floral elements gives this rug both a devotional character and a highly decorative appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cappadocia, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Anatolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prayer Rug \/ Seccade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 × 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 × 6.6 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 120 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mihrab prayer niche composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers, botanical forms, stepped mihrab, geometric ornaments and hanging lamp-inspired motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red, ivory, mustard yellow, olive, brown, muted pink and subtle blue accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with natural signs of considerable age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e120 × 200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e dimensions make it suitable not only as a traditional prayer rug but also as a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible Anatolian textile, wall display, bedroom accent, study rug, or distinctive decorative piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine handmade antique rug, variations in shape, pile, weave, symmetry, motif placement, and coloration are natural. \u003cstrong\u003eAbrash\u003c\/strong\u003e, or subtle changes in color tone across the surface, is characteristic of traditional handmade textiles and contributes to the rug's individual antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug will be \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it arrives ready to use or display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karavan Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45997213450419,"sku":"9492","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3807\/0707\/files\/2_31b3bd1b-be30-4522-8d0e-ea6a8eb72611.jpg?v=1789049979","url":"https:\/\/karavanrug.com\/products\/antique-cappadocia-prayer-rug-120-200-cm-3-9-x-6-6-ft-handmade-wool-rug","provider":"KaravanRug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}