{"product_id":"vintage-konya-prayer-rug-3-7-x-6-6-ft-handmade-wool-rug","title":"Vintage Konya Prayer Rug, 114 × 200 cm \/ 3.7 x 6.6 ft Handmade Wool Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA distinctive \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade wool prayer rug from Konya, Central Anatolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a spacious red mihrab field, a delicate hanging-lamp motif, and richly decorated floral and geometric borders.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central composition is dominated by a tall \u003cstrong\u003emihrab, or prayer-niche design\u003c\/strong\u003e, woven in a warm coral-red tone. The relatively open field creates a calm visual space and allows the architectural form of the niche to stand out clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended from the upper section of the mihrab is a stylized \u003cstrong\u003ehanging lamp motif\u003c\/strong\u003e, a decorative element frequently associated with traditional prayer-rug compositions. Its light blue, ivory, and muted yellow details contrast beautifully with the warm red background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the pointed mihrab, an ivory section contains stylized \u003cstrong\u003eleaf and botanical motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the niche itself is surrounded by a blue-gray border decorated with small flowers and angular forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider outer field is especially elaborate. Repeating \u003cstrong\u003ediamond medallions, rosettes, branching floral forms, leaves, and geometric ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e appear symmetrically against the red ground. Rows of colorful shield- or niche-like motifs at the upper and lower ends provide another distinctive decorative element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color palette includes \u003cstrong\u003ecoral red, deep navy, muted blue-gray, ivory, olive green, burgundy, yellow, brown, and subtle orange accents\u003c\/strong\u003e. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rug displays natural tonal variation and slight handmade irregularities that contribute to its authentic vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Konya Rugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKonya is one of the major historic carpet-weaving regions of Central Anatolia, Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its surrounding towns and villages developed a wide variety of weaving traditions, including geometric village rugs, medallion carpets, and especially distinctive prayer rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Konya rugs are often characterized by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural \u003cstrong\u003emihrab and prayer-niche designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylized hanging lamps and botanical ornaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds, hooks, rosettes, and geometric symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrongly structured multiple borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich reds contrasted with navy, green, ivory, yellow, and earthy colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual variations created by village weavers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emihrab\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the composition its directional structure, while surrounding floral and geometric motifs allow the weaver to create an individual interpretation within the traditional Anatolian design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is especially appealing for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge open red prayer field, hanging lamp motif, blue-gray floral frame, colorful diamond ornaments, and highly decorative outer borders\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 114 × 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7 × 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 hanging lamp, floral, botanical, and geometric motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral red, navy blue, blue-gray, ivory, green, burgundy, yellow, 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\u003e114 × 200 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e proportions make it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003eprayer rug, bedroom accent, reading-corner textile, wall hanging, entryway rug, or collectible piece of Anatolian textile art\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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