Prayer Rug, Turkey – This beautiful and culturally significant antique rug – a prayer rug made in Turkey – is truly an achievement in rug-making. This beautiful little piece possesses many of the qualities most sought after by collectors of such rugs, and would make a proud addition to any home. Woven with soft greens, copper-red borders and an abrashed camel field, this classic prayer rug is imbued with the quirky, rural and tribal details associated with the Karapinar region. The central field features a directional mihrab pattern with architectural columns and tile work. Nearly all the design elements are embellished with ram’s horn motifs, forks and symbolic figures. All in all, this is a antique Turkish Karapinar rug that is not to be missed. Its culturally significant design and beautiful composition make it not only a highly desirable piece, but a genuine work of art.
Nazmiyal Collection Archive Record
This rug has been sold and is preserved in the Nazmiyal Collection digital archive for historical documentation and collector education.
As part of our 45+ year history in the antique rug trade, we maintain permanent records of important examples by region, workshop, materials, and design.
For currently available pieces, explore our Antique Rugs, Vintage Rugs, and Modern Rugs collections.
Tribal Primitive Pattern Antique Turkish Karapinar Islamic Prayer Rug 44614
Size: 3 ft 8 in x 5 ft 6 in (1.12 m x 1.68 m)
Origin: Turkish Rugs
Style: Karapinar Rugs
Decorated with tribal symbols, this prayer rug features designs and elements with a strong regional significance in Karapinar.
You have not viewed any product yet.
