What is a mihrab design?

The mihrab is the prominent arched shape depicted on the field of the textile, modelled after the architectural prayer niche in a mosque. It serves to orient the user during daily devotions. Weavers adapt this architectural feature into geometric or floral compositions unique to their specific village or tribal traditions.

How do I style a prayer rug?

These pieces work well as focal points in smaller spaces, hung on walls as textile art, or placed on floors in low-traffic areas to preserve the pile. Their compact proportions allow them to fit into hallways, studies, or beside seating arrangements. Pairing them with natural wood floors or neutral interiors highlights the rich tones of the wool and the complexity of the central arch.

Are these rugs made from natural materials?

Traditional examples rely on organic materials, primarily featuring wool, hand-spun wool, and cotton foundations, with occasional silk threads or camel wool incorporated into the pile. Natural dyes provide the underlying palette. These components ensure the textile ages with a rich patina, as the natural fibres respond to light and touch over decades.

How can I tell different regional styles apart?

Regional styles reveal themselves through specific structural habits, colour palettes, and motif selections, such as the geometric precision of Caucasian weaves versus the floral curves of Persian Kashan pieces. Anatolian examples often display distinct prayer arches tied to towns like Ghiordes or Konya. Examining the border guards, end finishes, and secondary motifs helps pinpoint the geographic origin of the workshop or tribe.

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A vintage mihrab rug brings centuries of woven devotion and architectural arch motifs straight to your floor.

19th century

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An Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug

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£425

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19th century

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Antique East Anatolian Yuruk Prayer Rug, Superb Colour, 2nd Half 19th Century.

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Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£750

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Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920

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Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

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£2,250

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Vintage Mihrab Rug

An Antique Caucasian Prayer Rug

Antique East Anatolian Yuruk Prayer Rug, Superb Colour, 2nd Half 19th Century.

Antique Timuri Baluch Prayer Rug with Dokhtar-e-qazi Design, Circa 1900/20.

Antique Turkish Konya Region Sivrihisar Prayer Kilim, Beautiful Design, Circa 1900.

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