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Rare Antique Turkish Ottoman 6 Column Prayer Rug Inscribed in Ottoman Script, Circa 1800.
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Rare Antique Turkish Ottoman 6 Column Prayer Rug Inscribed in Ottoman Script, Circa 1800.

19th century
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Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 2in (190 x 126cm).

Antique Turkish Ottoman prayer rug of classic six column design inscribed with two panels of Ottoman script.

Circa 1800.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a green ground with two dark green panels containing Ottoman script in ivory outlined in red. The drawing in the panel above the three arches is very detailed. The wide main border is filled with a leaf design.

The rug is in average condition with wear, heavy in places. The pile is generally low with a few areas of foundation showing. The ends and sides are both complete and original, both ends retain some of the original kilim.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display. The rug would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-445.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1102032
Dealers Internal Reference
H-445
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Description
Size: 6ft 3in x 4ft 2in (190 x 126cm).
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Antique Turkish Ottoman prayer rug of classic six column design inscribed with two panels of Ottoman script.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Circa 1800.

The rug is beautifully drawn with a green ground with two dark green panels containing Ottoman script in ivory outlined in red. The drawing in the panel above the three arches is very detailed. The wide main border is filled with a leaf design.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones.
fig 1. Rare Antique Turkish Ottoman 6 Column Prayer Rug Inscribed in Ottoman Script, Circa 1800.

The rug is in average condition with wear, heavy in places. The pile is generally low with a few areas of foundation showing. The ends and sides are both complete and original, both ends retain some of the original kilim.

The rug has been hand washed and is ready for display. The rug would make a superb wall hanging.

Stock Number: H-445.

Height
190cm (74.80")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102032
Dealers Internal Ref
H-445
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones.

Rare Antique Turkish Ottoman 6 Column Prayer Rug Inscribed in Ottoman Script, Circa 1800.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones. View V
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An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones.
RARE ANTIQUE TURKISH OTTOMAN 6 COLUMN PRAYER RUG INSCRIBED IN OTTOMAN SCRIPT, CIRCA 1800.
Ref: SA1102032
An antique hand-knotted Ottoman prayer rug featuring a six-column mihrab motif and calligraphic inscriptions in muted ochre, blue, and cream tones.
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  • ObjectRugs & Carpets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOttoman
  • MaterialWool
  • ColourOchre & Blue
  • MotifsSix-column architectural motif, Calligraphic Ottoman script, Mihrab arches, Geometric floral borders
  • SizeH 190 cm (75 in) x W 126 cm (50 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Turkish Ottoman prayer rug belongs to the period around 1800 and exhibits a classic six-column design rendered in wool. The piece displays a muted ochre and green ground with dark green panels containing calligraphic Ottoman script in ivory outlined in red, complemented by blue and cream tones, geometric floral borders, and detailed mihrab arches. Visible signs of age include average condition with wear that is heavy in places, a generally low pile with a few areas of foundation showing, and complete, original ends and sides retaining some of the original kilim. Measuring 190 cm high, 126 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the carpet provides a decorative textile element for a gentleman's library or study. The rug serves multiple purposes within a traditional or eclectic interior, functioning effectively as a floor covering or as a wall hanging to add historical pattern and texture to a room. The hand-knotted construction and traditional Ottoman motifs offer an authentic decorative anchor for interior spaces seeking classic textile artistry.

FAQs

Ottoman prayer rugs, often originating from Anatolian weaving centres such as Ladik or Mudjur, are characteristically designed with architectural mihrab arches supported by columns. These textiles were woven for personal devotional use and frequently incorporate calligraphic script and stylised floral motifs within complex geometric borders.

Traditional Anatolian and Ottoman prayer rugs were hand-knotted using locally sourced, hand-spun wool for both the pile and foundation. Natural dyes derived from plants and minerals provided the distinctive earthy ochre, blue, and terracotta colour palette.

Authentication relies on examining the knotting technique, dye composition, and structural wear patterns. Genuine early rugs feature hand-spun yarns with natural abrash variations, symmetrical Turkish knots, and slight inconsistencies in pattern geometry typical of village looms.

An antique prayer rug serves as a striking focal point when displayed as wall-mounted textile art or layered over neutral base carpets in a study or living room. Its muted tones and architectural geometry harmonise well with minimalist, dark academia, or traditional interior styles.

Vacuuming should be limited to gentle suction without a motorised brush head, and the rug should be kept away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Professional hand-cleaning by a specialist conservator is recommended, along with using a breathable rug pad if placed on the floor.
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