{"product_id":"vintage-konya-prayer-rug-102-195-cm-3-3-x-6-4-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Konya Prayer Rug, 102 × 195 cm \/ 3.3 x 6.4 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA highly distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool rug from Konya, Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a remarkable combination of \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural, devotional, floral, and geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is organized around a large dark \u003cstrong\u003emihrab-style prayer niche\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by two slender column-like elements and decorated with a stylized floral motif in the lower field. Above the prayer niche, the weaver has incorporated detailed architectural scenes resembling \u003cstrong\u003emosques, domed religious buildings, and minarets\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the rug a strong narrative and devotional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is framed by several colorful borders filled with repeating leaves, flowers, geometric forms, and small symbolic motifs. Its palette combines \u003cstrong\u003edeep navy, burgundy, red, mustard yellow, olive green, ivory, orange, and multicolored accents\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a visually rich but balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e50 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece reflects a fascinating meeting of traditional Anatolian prayer-rug design and more pictorial village weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Konya Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKonya is one of the most historically important weaving regions of Central Anatolia, Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e The city and its surrounding villages have maintained a strong carpet-weaving tradition for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonya rugs are known for their wide variety of designs, which can include \u003cstrong\u003emihrab compositions, geometric medallions, stylized flowers, architectural motifs, symbolic forms, and strongly outlined borders\u003c\/strong\u003e. Older village rugs often display considerable individuality because designs were interpreted directly by the weaver rather than produced according to standardized industrial patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonya also has an especially important \u003cstrong\u003ereligious and cultural history\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can sometimes be reflected in prayer rugs through mosque imagery, architectural elements, lamps, flowers, and devotional compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly interesting because the upper section incorporates \u003cstrong\u003epictorial architectural imagery\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lower section retains the traditional structure of an Anatolian prayer niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Konya, 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 Turkish Prayer \/ Architectural Rug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 × 195 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 × 6.4 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 50 years old\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, architectural, mosque-inspired, floral and geometric motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep navy, burgundy, red, mustard yellow, olive green, ivory, orange and multicolor accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e102 × 195 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e dimensions make it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003eprayer rug, decorative wall hanging, bedside rug, reading-space textile, small area rug, or collectible piece of Anatolian folk weaving\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight variations in shape, pile, weave, motif placement, and coloration are natural and contribute to its authentic 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":45985834827955,"sku":"9429","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3807\/0707\/files\/Untitled-2-Recoveredcopy_6e3dc111-b738-477a-bae9-54042258e5c7.jpg?v=1788955125","url":"https:\/\/karavanrug.com\/products\/vintage-konya-prayer-rug-102-195-cm-3-3-x-6-4-ft-handmade-wool-rug","provider":"KaravanRug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}