{"product_id":"vintage-konya-prayer-rug-112-195-cm-3-7-x-6-4-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Konya Prayer Rug, 112 × 195 cm \/ 3.7 x 6.4 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool prayer rug from Konya, Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a tall red mihrab field, strong geometric framing, and richly decorated traditional borders.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central composition is built around a large \u003cstrong\u003emihrab or prayer-niche form\u003c\/strong\u003e woven on a warm coral-red field. The inside of the niche is intentionally open and uncluttered, which gives the rug a calm, balanced appearance and allows the strong color of the field to become the main visual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the upper section of the niche, an ivory panel contains stylized \u003cstrong\u003eleaf, floral, and geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The mihrab is surrounded by dark blue and ivory borders filled with repeating angular forms. The wider outer field is decorated with symmetrical \u003cstrong\u003ediamond medallions, small floral motifs, branching forms, and colorful geometric symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e in green, blue, burgundy, ivory, brown, and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper and lower ends also feature a distinctive row of repeated \u003cstrong\u003eshield- or niche-like geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding another decorative layer to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette combines \u003cstrong\u003ecoral red, deep navy, ivory, forest green, muted blue, burgundy, brown, black, and earthy tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rug shows natural tonal variation and subtle irregularities that reflect its handmade vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Konya Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKonya is one of the most important historic carpet-weaving regions of Central Anatolia, Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rugs from Konya and its surrounding villages are known for their strong geometric structure, rich symbolic vocabulary, and varied prayer-rug traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Konya rugs may feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural \u003cstrong\u003emihrab or prayer-niche designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds, hooks, stars, and stepped motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized flowers, leaves, and branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrongly structured multiple borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich red, blue, green, yellow, ivory, and earthy palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual variations created by village weavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrayer rugs from the Konya region typically use the \u003cstrong\u003emihrab\u003c\/strong\u003e as the main directional element. Around this architectural form, the weaver may add floral, geometric, and symbolic motifs according to local tradition and personal interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge open red mihrab field, dark blue geometric frame, colorful outer borders, and repeated diamond and floral motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Prayer Rug \/ Seccade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112 × 195 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 × 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 60 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 with geometric, floral, diamond, and botanical motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral red, navy blue, ivory, green, muted blue, burgundy, brown and black\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\u003e112 × 195 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e proportions make it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003eprayer rug, bedroom accent rug, entryway rug, reading-corner textile, wall hanging, or collectible Anatolian piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight variations in shape, pile, weave, motif placement, texture, and coloration are natural. 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