Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug 71110

Gorgeous Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Turkey, Circa date: 1920 – This gorgeous rustic antique Turkish Oushak rug from the 1920s is the perfect piece for any collection. The design of this rug goes beyond the typical antique Turkish Oushak rugs that you find in the marketplace. The prayer design rug features a Mihrab and holds a special significance in the Islamic faith and art. The design of the rug is meant to mimic the prayer niches that you find in Mosques. They are ornate and are made to be used in daily prayer practice.

This rug is fascinating because it uses many of the motifs that you find in other Turkish Oushak rugs, but they are presented in a more symmetrical and ordered pattern. The motifs retain the abstract qualities that you expect to find in antique Turkish rugs from Oushak. This rug would make a gorgeous piece for the collector, and it would also make an excellent addition to a formal room setting.

An Oushak rug in a mihrab design is a rare find. It holds a special place for the rug collectors, but it could be also used in any interior design where you want to highlight certain elements of the room or draw attention to an architectural feature. The scale of the design is large, and it will create a spacious feeling in the room.

The antique rug is a unique piece that will add an elegant character to any room. In a contemporary design, it will add contrast to neutral colors and create warmth with its rich red tones. The rug adds an exotic feel and is a beautiful piece of artwork for your floor.

Another unique feature of this rug is that prayer design antique rugs were often of a smaller rug size so that they could be transported and carried from place to place. This one is on the larger side, which indicates that it may have been intended to be a permanent fixture of the room. This is a beautiful piece for your home or office that will be treasured for many years to come.