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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.
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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
$2,900
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
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Antique Ottoman Turkish Silk Prayer Rug, c. Late 18th Century 4’6 x 6’2
Located in Westfield, MA
This exquisite silk prayer rug dates to the late 18th century and is a superb example of Ottoman
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Turkish Islamic Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk