• Antique Turkish Konya prayer rug from the 1920s, hand-knotted wool, featuring a warm madder-red mihrab (prayer niche) with a "Tree of Life" motif. 80 x 107 cm.
  • Early 20th century Central Anatolian rug with an architectural gable design and deep charcoal-brown upper spandrels decorated with vibrant red blossoms. 2'7" x 3'6".
  • Handmade antique Konya prayer rug circa 1920s, showcasing a distressed character with very low pile revealing the structural integrity of the weaving.
  • Small antique Turkish prayer rug (80 cm x 107 cm) with a classical repeating geometric chain border in cream and red, framing the spiritual composition.
  • Close-up of the warm madder-red mihrab field on a 1920s Turkish Konya rug, containing a central stylized "Tree of Life" or floral pillar motif.
  • Detail of the distinctive architectural gable at the top of the prayer niche, reminiscent of traditional Central Anatolian village dwellings.
  • The deep charcoal-brown upper spandrels of an antique Konya rug, decorated with vibrant red blossoms that contrast with the earthy lower section.
  • Antique Turkish Konya prayer rug with soulful, distressed character, ideal as a wall hanging to display its sacred textile artistry.
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Antique Turkish Konya Handmade Prayer rug 2.7' x 3.6' 1920s - 1C1220

Antique Turkish Konya Handmade Prayer rug 2.7' x 3.6' 1920s - 1C1220

$400.00 USD
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Antique 1920s Turkish Konya Prayer Rug Architectural Motif 2.7' x 3.6'

This rare and authentic antique Turkish Konya rug, dating from the 1920s, is a beautiful example of traditional Central Anatolian prayer rug (Mihrab) design. The field features a warm, madder-red mihrab containing a central "Tree of Life" or stylized floral pillar, topped with a distinctive architectural gable reminiscent of village dwellings. The upper spandrels are rendered in a deep charcoal brown, decorated with vibrant red blossoms that provide a striking contrast to the earthy tones of the lower section.

As an authentic antique piece over a century old, this rug possesses a significant "distressed" character. The hand-spun wool pile has worn down to a very low level, revealing the structural integrity of the weaving and creating a sophisticated, weathered patina. The border consists of a classical repeating geometric chain in cream and red, framing the spiritual composition beautifully. This piece is an exceptional choice for collectors of sacred textiles or for designers seeking a soulful, historically rich accent for a wall hanging or small floor space.

Product Details

  • Origin: Konya, Turkey (Central Anatolia)
  • Age: Circa 1920s (Antique)
  • Type: Handmade / Hand-knotted Prayer Rug
  • Material: 100% Wool Pile on a Wool Foundation
  • Condition: Distressed antique condition with low pile and authentic age-related wear throughout.
  • Design: Mihrab (Prayer Niche) with Architectural and Tree of Life Motifs
  • Size in Centimeters: 80 cm x 107 cm
  • Size in Feet: 2' 7" x 3' 6"
  • Reference: 1C1220
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