{"product_id":"vintage-konya-prayer-rug-117-200-cm-3-8-x-6-6-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Konya Prayer Rug, 117 × 200 cm \/ 3.8 x 6.6 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool prayer rug from Konya, Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a vivid 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 composition is centered around a tall \u003cstrong\u003emihrab or prayer-niche design\u003c\/strong\u003e woven on a deep crimson-red field. The interior of the niche is relatively open, allowing the saturated red color to become the visual focus, while small dark hooked motifs create a delicate rhythmic outline along its edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the pointed mihrab, an ivory panel contains stylized \u003cstrong\u003eleaf, floral, and geometric motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The central field is surrounded by several contrasting borders in dark navy, ivory, red, green, blue, and brown. Repeating diamond medallions, small flowers, branching forms, and colorful leaf-like motifs create a densely decorated frame around the simpler central niche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette combines \u003cstrong\u003ecrimson red, deep navy, ivory, forest green, muted blue, burgundy, brown, orange, and earthy accent tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rug displays natural tonal variation and the subtle irregularities expected from an authentic handwoven vintage textile.\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 For centuries, the city and its surrounding villages have been associated with handwoven carpets produced in domestic, village, pastoral, and nomadic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonya rugs are diverse because individual villages developed their own interpretations of traditional Anatolian motifs. Common characteristics may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural \u003cstrong\u003emihrab and prayer-niche designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong geometric compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds, hooks, stars, and angular motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized flowers, leaves, and tree forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple decorative border systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich reds contrasted with navy, green, yellow, ivory, and earthy tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrayer rugs from the Konya region are especially recognizable for their \u003cstrong\u003edirectional mihrab composition\u003c\/strong\u003e. The niche provides the architectural framework, while flowers, leaves, geometric ornaments, and protective folk motifs are incorporated around it according to the individual weaver's interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge uninterrupted red mihrab field, colorful geometric borders, ivory upper panel, and repeating 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 117 × 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 × 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 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 Crimson red, navy blue, ivory, green, muted blue, burgundy, brown and orange\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\u003e117 × 200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e proportions make it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003eprayer rug, bedroom accent rug, reading-corner textile, wall hanging, entryway rug, 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. These characteristics reflect traditional craftsmanship and contribute to the individuality of the piece.\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":45986931605683,"sku":"9471","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3807\/0707\/files\/Untitled-2copy_a8da80ae-e434-432d-a563-42cefa41a727.jpg?v=1788964051","url":"https:\/\/karavanrug.com\/products\/vintage-konya-prayer-rug-117-200-cm-3-8-x-6-6-ft-handmade-wool-rug","provider":"KaravanRug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}