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How can I spot a real prayer rug?
A prayer rug is defined by its mihrab design at one end. The mihrab looks like an archway and is meant to point to Mecca when in use. Shop a collection of prayer rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Silk Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning late 20th century Chinese hand-knotted silk prayer rug with the most elaborate mihrab
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Outstanding Early 20th Century Turkish Silk Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding early 20th century Turkish handwoven silk prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Turkish Turkish Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Persian Silk Prayer Rug with Tree of Life 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Persian Silk Prayer Rug with Tree of Life 18thC Measures - 77" x 50 1/4"
Category

Antique 18th Century Asian Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Western Anatolian Silk Prayer Rug, Turkey 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular vintage Western Anatolian hand-knotted silk prayer rug
Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Turkish Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Persian Tabriz Silk Prayer Rug.4 ft 3 in x 5 ft 6 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small size antique Persian Tabriz silk prayer rug, country of origin: Persia, date: circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Tonal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78738 Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, 04'00 x 05'03. Hailing from the northeast of İzmir
Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Tapestries

Materials

Silk

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