Vintage Milas Prayer Rug, 125 x 220 cm / 4 x 7 ft Handmade Wool Rug

A beautiful handmade vintage Milas rug from western Turkey, woven in wool and featuring the unmistakable character of traditional Anatolian prayer-rug design. This piece has a warm and refined appearance, with a soft terracotta prayer field framed by richly patterned borders in cream, brown, rust, and black.

The composition is strongly directional, with a stepped mihrab form rising through the center. Above the niche are stylized tree and branch motifs, while the field includes delicate geometric symbols and small protective motifs that give the rug a deeply traditional village character. The borders are especially striking, filled with repeating geometric forms, hooked elements, and tribal-inspired ornaments.

About Milas Rugs

Milas is one of the most well-known weaving regions in southwestern Turkey, famous especially for its prayer rugs. Milas rugs are appreciated for their:

• Distinctive mihrab (prayer niche) designs
• Soft yet earthy natural colors
• Geometric tribal motifs
• Elegant village weaving character
• Symbolic Anatolian motifs such as trees, hooks, stars, and protective forms

Many Milas rugs have a calm, balanced look that feels both decorative and historic. Their designs often combine simplicity in the central field with highly detailed borders, which is exactly what makes them so collectible and timeless.

This rug reflects that heritage beautifully, with its warm terracotta central field, ivory-ground borders, geometric framing, and symbolic upper motifs. It would work wonderfully as a prayer rug, a decorative accent piece, a wall hanging, or a collectible Anatolian textile.

Details

• Origin: Milas, Turkey
• Region: Western Anatolia
• Type: Prayer Rug / Anatolian Rug
• Size: 125 x 220 cm
• Size in Feet: 4.1 x 7.2 ft
• Material: Wool
• Age: Approximately 70 years old
• Technique: Handmade / Handwoven
• Colors: Terracotta, ivory, brown, rust, black, taupe, and soft beige
• Condition: Vintage condition with natural signs of age and use

Because this is a genuine handmade vintage rug, slight irregularities in weave, shape, and color variation are part of its authenticity and charm.

The rug will be carefully cleaned, washed, and ironed before shipping so it arrives ready to use.