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Konya Prayer Rug
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Konya Prayer Rug

19th century
Description

This is an intriguing rug. I believe it to have good age, possibly earlier than stated but I prefer to be cautious when dating rugs. The weave is floppy with 3-5 wefts of alternating colours between each row of knots. There are at least 7 different coloured wefts which affects the overall palette when seen from the front. The knots are also very big which gives the design a crude appearance. As with many prayer rugs it was woven upside down, that is the prayer arch completed first. I love the rich colours and soft wool, the light blue has wonderful abrash and the multicoloured diamonds that float over it reminds one of the finest stained glass windows. Altogether a beautiful rug.

Low pile in places with the multi-coloured wefts showing through. The sides and ends are original and complete.

Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Konya Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

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Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
110cm (43.31")
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SA1167064
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Description
This is an intriguing rug.
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I believe it to have good age, possibly earlier than stated but I prefer to be cautious when dating rugs.
Phil Bell Antique Rugs

The weave is floppy with 3-5 wefts of alternating colours between each row of knots. There are at least 7 different coloured wefts which affects the overall palette when seen from the front. The knots are also very big which gives the design a crude appearance. As with many prayer rugs it was woven upside down, that is the prayer arch completed first. I love the rich colours and soft wool, the light blue has wonderful abrash and the multicoloured diamonds that float over it reminds one of the finest stained glass windows. Altogether a beautiful rug.

Low pile in places with the multi-coloured wefts showing through. The sides and ends are original and complete.

Date of Manufacture

Phil Bell Antique Rugs has dated this Antique Konya Prayer Rug to the 19th Century.

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1167064
Dealers Internal Ref
76
Phil Bell Antique Rugs
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2025
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A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders.
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Archive I A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders.

Konya Prayer Rug

Archive II A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders. View VII
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A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders.
Konya Prayer rug
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A hand-knotted antique Anatolian Konya prayer rug featuring a red mihrab arch motif, central tree pattern, and geometric multi-coloured borders.
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  • ObjectRugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnatolian Tribal
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed, Blue, Ochre
  • MotifsMihrab arch motif, Tree of life motif, Geometric border pattern, Stylized flowerheads
  • SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 110 cm (43 in)

This nineteenth-century Anatolian tribal rug is a hand-knotted wool Konya prayer rug measuring 194 cm high and 110 cm wide. The piece displays a red field with a mihrab arch motif, a central tree of life motif, geometric multi-coloured borders, and stylized flowerheads. The palette incorporates red, blue, and ochre, alongside additional tones of purple and yellow, with a light blue section showing abrash. Big knots contribute to a crude appearance, and the low pile in places reveals the multi-coloured wefts. Suitable for use in domestic interiors as a decorative floor covering, the rug retains its original and complete sides and ends. The floppy weave contains three to five wefts of alternating colours between each row of knots, with at least seven different coloured wefts influencing the front-facing palette. Woven upside down with the prayer arch completed first, the item provides a practical textile example with visible age wear where the pile has worn down.

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A Konya prayer rug is a traditional hand-knotted textile originating from the Konya region in Central Anatolia, Turkey. These carpets characteristically feature a pointed or stepped arch motif, known as a mihrab, which represents the prayer niche in a mosque indicating the direction of Mecca.

Anatolian prayer rugs are traditionally hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and foundation. Historically, weavers utilized natural organic dyes, such as madder root for deep red tones, indigo for blues, and plant extracts for yellow and ochre shades.

Authentic antique Konya rugs exhibit hand-spun wool, slight colour variations within the weave known as abrash, and distinct geometric iconography. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-bound edges and hand-tied symmetrical or asymmetrical wool knots.

A vibrant tribal Anatolian rug provides texture and historical contrast in contemporary spaces. It can be placed in an entryway, arranged alongside neutral furniture, or mounted on a wall as a textile art piece.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only setting without a rotating beater bar to protect the hand-bound edges and fringe. Blot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth, and consult a specialist textile restorer for periodic cleaning.
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