{"product_id":"vintage-turkish-prayer-rug-95-152-cm-3-1-x-5-ft-rug","title":"Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug, 95 × 152 cm \/ 3.1 x 5 ft Rug","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautiful \u003cstrong\u003evintage handmade Turkish prayer rug\u003c\/strong\u003e, woven entirely from wool and featuring a traditional \u003cstrong\u003emihrab composition\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by richly decorated floral and geometric borders. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e95 × 152 cm (3.1 × 5 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this approximately 100-year-old piece carries the character and visual language of historic Anatolian prayer-rug weaving.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central field is dominated by a warm \u003cstrong\u003emuted red prayer niche\u003c\/strong\u003e, outlined with stepped architectural forms in dark blue. The upper section of the mihrab is decorated with small stylized motifs, while the lower section features three distinctive geometric forms that add balance to the otherwise open central field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide \u003cstrong\u003emustard-yellow border\u003c\/strong\u003e filled with repeating floral motifs surrounds the prayer niche. Additional outer borders in red and deep blue introduce small geometric ornaments, creating a layered and highly detailed frame around the simpler central composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette includes \u003cstrong\u003emuted red, mustard yellow, deep navy blue, soft blue, ivory, burgundy, and warm earthy tones\u003c\/strong\u003e. The colors have softened naturally over time, giving the rug an authentic antique appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Turkish Prayer Rug Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Turkish \u003cstrong\u003eprayer rug\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as a \u003cstrong\u003eseccade\u003c\/strong\u003e, is typically distinguished by a \u003cstrong\u003emihrab\u003c\/strong\u003e, or directional prayer niche. This architectural form visually references the mihrab found in a mosque and establishes the directional structure of the rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this example, the tall stepped niche creates a strong vertical composition, while the relatively open red field emphasizes the mihrab itself. The surrounding floral and geometric borders add decorative richness without distracting from the central prayer format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional mihrab \/ prayer niche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen red central prayer field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStepped architectural outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeating floral border motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple decorative guard borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Anatolian geometric details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally softened antique colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is both a functional textile from an earlier period and an attractive example of Turkish decorative weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 × 152 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize in Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.1 × 5 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 100 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade \/ Hand-Knotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkish Prayer Rug \/ Seccade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mihrab prayer niche with floral and geometric borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muted red, mustard yellow, navy blue, soft blue, ivory and burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with natural signs of age and handmade character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact \u003cstrong\u003e95 × 152 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e size makes it suitable as a \u003cstrong\u003esmall floor rug, bedside rug, entryway rug, reading-area textile, collector’s piece, or decorative wall hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural differences in pile, weave density, symmetry, and color are characteristic of handmade antique rugs. Subtle tonal variations, known as \u003cstrong\u003eabrash\u003c\/strong\u003e, are part of the authentic character of the wool and traditional weaving process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rug will be \u003cstrong\u003ecarefully washed and ironed before shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it arrives clean and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karavan Rug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46001797038259,"sku":"40002","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/3807\/0707\/files\/2_1d908b3e-b24c-43f1-9a60-f72dfd962168.jpg?v=1789116638","url":"https:\/\/karavanrug.com\/products\/vintage-turkish-prayer-rug-95-152-cm-3-1-x-5-ft-rug","provider":"KaravanRug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}