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Antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik Prayer Rug, Superb Display Item, Circa 1800.
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Antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik Prayer Rug, Superb Display Item, Circa 1800.

19th century
Description

Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 7in (160 x 110cm).

Antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik prayer rug, a superb early example in original condition.

Circa 1800.

This is a beautifully drawn early rug with superb colour, the drawing of the border is outstanding. The field is in a clear red with indigo blue above; at the top are a row of tulip flowers.

The rug is in fair condition with wear and medium / low pile, there are some damages and losses as can be seen to the sides and ends. There are some old historic repairs.

A beautiful display item which retains wonderful colour.

Stock Number: H-506.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ladik Prayer Rug to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA997513
Dealers Internal Reference
H-506
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Description
Size: 5ft 3in x 3ft 7in (160 x 110cm).

Antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik prayer rug, a superb early example in original condition.

Circa 1800.

This is a beautifully drawn early rug with superb colour, the drawing of the border is outstanding. The field is in a clear red with indigo blue above; at the top are a row of tulip flowers.

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The rug is in fair condition with wear and medium / low pile, there are some damages and losses as can be seen to the sides and ends.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

There are some old historic repairs.

A beautiful display item which retains wonderful colour.

Stock Number: H-506.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Ladik Prayer Rug to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA997513
Dealers Internal Ref
H-506
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An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border.

Antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik Prayer Rug, Superb Display Item, Circa 1800.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View VII
Archive VIII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View VIII
Archive IX An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View IX
Archive X An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View X
Archive XI An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View XI
Archive XII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View XII
Archive XIII An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View XIV
Archive XV An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border. View XV
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An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border.
ANTIQUE TURKISH OTTOMAN LADIK PRAYER RUG, SUPERB DISPLAY ITEM, CIRCA 1800.
Ref: SA997513
An antique hand-knotted Turkish Ladik prayer rug featuring a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels, and a patterned multi-tiered border.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman / Anatolian
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourRed and Blue
  • MotifsMihrab niche, Stepped arch, Inverted tulips, Multi-band border
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Turkish Ottoman Ladik prayer rug originates from circa 1800 in the Ottoman and Anatolian style. The hand-knotted wool carpet displays a rich colour palette of red and blue alongside ivory and brown tones. Notable design elements include a central red arched mihrab niche, blue spandrels, stylized floral panels with inverted tulips, and a patterned multi-tiered border with complex geometric motifs. The textile shows characteristic signs of age, featuring medium to low pile, historic repairs, and visible damage and losses along the sides and fringed ends. Measuring 160 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, this collectible rug serves well as a decorative wall hanging or display piece in a traditional study, gentleman's library, or hallway. Its flat profile allows it to integrate smoothly into period interior schemes, bringing historical character and warmth to floor spaces or wall exhibitions without overwhelming surrounding furnishings.

FAQs

Ladik prayer rugs originate from the Ladik region in Central Anatolia, Turkey, a major centre for rug weaving during the Ottoman Empire. These rugs were woven specifically to define a clean devotional space for prayer, incorporating symbolic architectural motifs like the mihrab niche.

Traditional Anatolian prayer rugs are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool for both the pile and the foundation. The wool is dyed using vegetable and mineral-based dyes, producing deep madder reds, indigo blues, and natural cream tones.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical hand-knotted construction, natural abrash colour variations from plant dyes, and specific regional motifs such as stepped arched niches or inverted tulip panels above the field. Slight irregularities in the weaving and selvage borders also indicate handcraftsmanship.

Antique prayer rugs can be displayed as wall hangings using specialized mounting strips to protect the warp threads, layered over larger neutral flat-weave carpets, or placed in quiet reading corners and study spaces to highlight their geometric design.

Keep wool carpets out of direct sunlight to prevent natural dye fading, and place them on a high-quality rug pad to reduce fibre tension. Vacuum gently using a suction-only attachment without a rotary beater bar, and consult a specialist textile conservator for professional cleaning.
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