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108 X 164cm Mid 19th Century Konya Prayer Rug
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108 X 164cm Mid 19th Century Konya Prayer Rug

19th century
Description

I love the simplicity of this very old rug, and the beautiful, soft colours all derived from natural sources. The empty field of the coral coloured niche balances beautifully with the ochre background within a similar border. Ancient symbols prowl through the border in this most stimulating and unusual tribal rug.

3'6" x 5'4"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Konya Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09578696
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Natural dyes with horizontal colour banding: dyed in small batches before synthetic colours took over.
Wool warp and weft on reverse: traditional nineteenth-century Central Anatolian nomadic loom work.
Stepped prayer niche and plain field: classic Konya tribal pattern of the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-spun wool yarn with uneven pile height: hand spinning done prior to factory spun threads.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1225528
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My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

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I love the simplicity of this very old rug, and the beautiful, soft colours all derived from natural sources.
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The empty field of the coral coloured niche balances beautifully with the ochre background within a similar border.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Ancient symbols prowl through the border in this most stimulating and unusual tribal rug.

3'6" x 5'4"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Konya Prayer Rug to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09578696
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Natural dyes with horizontal colour banding: dyed in small batches before synthetic colours took over.
Wool warp and weft on reverse: traditional nineteenth-century Central Anatolian nomadic loom work.
Stepped prayer niche and plain field: classic Konya tribal pattern of the mid-nineteenth century.
Hand-spun wool yarn with uneven pile height: hand spinning done prior to factory spun threads.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225528
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones.
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Archive I A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones.

108 X 164cm Mid 19th Century Konya Prayer Rug

Archive II A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View II
Archive III A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View III
Archive IV A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View IV
Archive V A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View V
Archive VI A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View VI
Archive VII A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones. View VII
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones.
108 x 164cm Mid 19th Century Konya Prayer Rug
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A hand-knotted mid-19th-century Konya prayer rug featuring a central red stepped mihrab motif surrounded by geometric patterned borders in ochre yellow, brown, and blue tones.
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  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAnatolian
  • MaterialHand-Spun Wool
  • ColourTerracotta Red
  • MotifsStepped mihrab, Geometric borders, Polychrome motifs, Abrash colour variations

This mid-nineteenth-century Anatolian area rug originates from Konya and dates to 1850. Hand-knotted from hand-spun wool, it displays a terracotta red and coral coloured central niche with a stepped mihrab motif, set against an ochre yellow background. The composition includes geometric borders containing polychrome motifs in blue, brown, and ochre tones, alongside abrash colour variations and ancient tribal symbols. Visible details include fringe along the ends and visible wear across the field. Measuring 108 cm by 164 cm, the rug functions well as a decorative floor covering in a hallway, bedroom, or living space to add warmth and texture to interior schemes. Suitable for placement on wooden floors or neutral carpets, the piece anchors traditional or bohemian interior designs. The earthy palette integrates easily with various seating arrangements and interior color schemes. Maintenance involves gentle vacuuming without a beater bar and occasional professional cleaning to preserve the wool fibers.

FAQs

Konya prayer rugs originate from Central Anatolia in Turkey, traditionally woven by village weavers featuring a distinct architectural niche design known as a mihrab.

Traditional Anatolian rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheeps wool for both the pile and foundation, coloured with vegetable and organic dyes.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display natural dye variations known as abrash, hand-bound selvedges, slight geometric asymmetry, and soft wool construction woven on wool foundations.

Anatolian rugs act as focal textile elements when placed on timber flooring, layered over larger neutral jute carpets, or mounted as wall hangings.

Vacuum gently without a rotating beater bar, clean liquid spills immediately with cold water and an absorbent cloth, and consult a specialist restorer for periodic cleaning.
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