How do I identify a prayer rug?

Prayer rugs feature a distinctive pointed arch or niche motif at one end, known as a mihrab. This design element was intended to direct the user toward Mecca during daily prayers. Such rugs are typically smaller in scale than standard carpets, making them versatile as wall hangings or accent pieces in modern interiors.

Where were these rugs made?

These textiles originate from various regions across Anatolia, which corresponds to modern-day Turkey. Specific towns and districts like Oushak, Konya, Bergama and Kirsehir each developed distinct weaving traditions. Village weavers often produced geometric and tribal patterns, while larger urban centres favoured expansive floral designs and softer colour palettes.

Are these rugs suitable for high-traffic areas?

The sturdy wool construction and dense knotting of nineteenth and early twentieth-century Anatolian pieces make them remarkably durable for daily use. Regular foot traffic can be sustained without damaging the foundation, provided a quality underlay is utilised. Runners and long carpets perform particularly well in hallways and passage spaces where strength is required.

How should I clean and maintain my rug?

Routine maintenance involves gentle vacuuming without the beater bar to prevent snagging the wool pile. Professional cleaning suited for antique textiles should be arranged periodically to protect the natural dyes and fibres. Keeping the rug out of direct, harsh sunlight helps preserve the softer tones and faded shades characteristic of older vegetable-dyed wools.

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When you search for a hand knotted turkish rug, you are looking at centuries of Anatolian textile tradition expressed through wool, cotton and occasionally silk.

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Antique Turkish Milas Prayer Rug, Superb Small Size and Design, 2nd Half 19th Century.

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Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, Classic Medallion Design, Light Red Ground with Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

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Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, Classic Medallion Design, Light Red Ground with Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

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Antique Turkish Mujur Prayer Rug, Superb Colours, Central Anatolia, Mid19th Century.

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Antique Turkish Milas Prayer Rug, Superb Small Size and Design, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Old Turkish Isparta Carpet, Classic Medallion Design, Light Red Ground with Pastel Colours, Circa 1920.

Antique Turkish Mujur Prayer Rug, Superb Colours, Central Anatolia, Mid19th Century.

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