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Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A handsome Turkish prayer rug featuring a Classic design that has been popular for centuries.
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

Antique Prayer Rug
Prayer Rug
W 49 in L 71 in
Antique Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ghiordes Prayer rug. A beautiful antique prayer rug in the classical Turkish tradition
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19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Konya Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Konya Prayer rug. A beautiful antique rug from central Turkey, in a distinct prayer rug
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Late 19th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Kirshehir Prayer Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This colorful prayer rug from the area of Kirshehir in northern Anatolia paints a repeat image of a
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1880s Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kirshehir Prayer Rug
Kirshehir Prayer Rug
W 44 in L 68 in
Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This antique Shirvan prayer rug from the South Caucasus combines a Classic white ground with a rare
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Shirvan Prayer Rug
W 40 in L 50 in
Antique Kirsehir Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Kirsehir Prayer rug. A lovely example of Anatolian prayer rug tradition from one of the
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Shirvan Prayer rug. This rug is a very good example of Caucasian weaving from the Shirvan
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Prayer Rugs

Antique Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Konya prayer rug, Turkey, circa turn of the 19th century. Vegetable wool pile on wool foundation. A
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Late 19th Century Turkish Kazak Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

1900s Antique Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Los Angeles, US
1900s Antique Turkish Prayer Rug, handmade and hand-knotted
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Late 19th Century Turkish Empire Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

1900s Antique Turkish Prayer Rug
1900s Antique Turkish Prayer Rug
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W 44 in L 64 in
Vintage Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Turkish prayer rug, adorned with enchanting floral motifs, is a true masterpiece of
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19th Century Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'5" W x 6'2" L
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer rug, Measures: 3'8'' x 4'11''.
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1920s Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
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W 44 in L 59 in
Turkish Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Turkish prayer rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 4'9" L Condition
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19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
A Fine quality early 20th-century Turkish prayer rug. Red field, Green Border 3'9'' x 5'1''
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Early 20th Century Turkish Agra Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Turkish Prayer Rug
Zabihi Collection Turkish Prayer Rug
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W 45 in L 61 in
Antique Melas Prayer Rug - Middle Of The 19th Century Anatolian Milas Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Melas Prayer Rug - Middle Of The 19th Century Anatolian Milas Prayer Rug Size 125 x 170 cm
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Konya Prayer Rug - Early 19th Century Central Anatolian Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Konya Prayer Rug - Early 19th Century Central Anatolian Konya Prayer Rug Size 113 x 160 cm
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Early 19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Prayer Rug 4.6x3.3
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique TURKISH PRAYER Rug 4.6X3.3, handmade and hand-knotted, tribal and unique pieces, woolen
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Early 1900s Other Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Turkish Prayer Rug 4.6x3.3
Antique Turkish Prayer Rug 4.6x3.3
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W 39 in L 79 in
Early 20th Century Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian prayer rug with wonderful geometric and floral patterns surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Elegant Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant south Caucasian prayer rug has Classic white field with a variety of flowering plants
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Turkish prayer rug with a mihrab design and orange, grey and pink colors, entirely hand knotted
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Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
Antique Turkish Konya Prayer Rug
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W 44.1 in L 68.9 in
19th Century Turkmen Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Turkmen prayer rug with a wonderfully elaborate floral and geometric
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Afghan Prayer Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful late 19th century collectible Turkmen Afghan prayer rug with a design of mosque, wool
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Late 19th Century Afghan Tribal Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkmen Afghan Prayer Rug
Antique Turkmen Afghan Prayer Rug
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W 39.38 in L 63 in
Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th century Diagonal rows of multi-colored latch-hook diamonds stripe across
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Engsi Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Persian Engsi prayer rug with an elaborate mix of floral and geometric patterns in
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19th Century Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Caucasian Kuba Mini Antique Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early Century Antique Caucasian Kuba Prayer rug Measures: 2'7'' x 3'10''.
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Rustic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Caucasian Kuba Mini Antique Prayer Rug
Caucasian Kuba Mini Antique Prayer Rug
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W 31 in L 46 in
Caucasian Kuba Small Antique Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Kuba Prayer Rug Measures: 3'9'' x 4'10''.
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Rustic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Caucasian Kuba Small Antique Prayer Rug
Caucasian Kuba Small Antique Prayer Rug
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W 45 in L 58 in
Vintage Chinese Baotou Prayer Rug S2601
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Baotou Prayer Rug S2601
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th century colorful antique Turkish Oushak prayer rug, Measures: 3'7'' x 5'6''.
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1920s Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
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W 43 in L 66 in
Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful early 20th century colorful antique Turkish Oushak prayer rug, Measures: 3'3'' x 4'8''.
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1920s Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Colorful Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
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W 39 in L 56 in
Ladik Prayer Rug, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ladik Prayer Rug, circa 1800 Ladik prayer rugs from Central Anatolia are known for their
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18th Century Asian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkmen Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Turkmen prayer rug with geometric patterns woven in crimson, orange
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'8" W x 4'9" L
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Wonderful 19th Century Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian prayer rug with a sweet all-over multicolored floral pattern on a white
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1880s Azerbaijani Kazak Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Anatolian Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Anatolian Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" W x 4'8" L
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19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug, Late 19th Century Ghiordes prayer rugs are a type of prayer
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

1900's Afghan prayer rug 5977y
Located in Los Angeles, US
1900's Afghan Prayer rug. great condition. Beautiful and vibrant color and design. Red navy beige
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Early 20th Century Afghan Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baluch Prayer Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 2'10" W x 5'0" L Condition
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19th Century Persian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kazak Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Kazak prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'9" W x 4'7" L Origin
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Bergama Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Bergama Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" W x 4'3" L
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19th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century, circa 1900, Turkish Oushak prayer rug with a wonderful rick crimson central
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Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional information: Dimensions: 4'0" W x
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Khotan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Central Asian Khotan prayer rug with a beautiful floral border surrounding a
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Early 1900s Turkestan Khotan Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Persian Tabriz Prayer Rug 4' 3" x 5' 7"
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1890s Persian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Melas Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Turkish Prayer rug with a colorful prayer motif.
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Prayer Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76611 Distressed Antique Turkish Sivas Prayer Rug 04’01 x 05’05. With its beguiling beauty and
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Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Beautiful Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful late 19th century antique Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized
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1880s Azerbaijani Tribal Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Kazak Caucasian Wool Prayer Rug C1900 Measures - 36 1/4" x 47" x 1/4"
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Anatoian Kula Prayer Rug, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Anatolian Kula Prayer Rug, 18th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'7" L x 3'11
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18th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Late 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A late 19th century Persian Shirvan prayer rug with all-over paisley pattern on an indigo
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19th Century Unknown Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Caucasian Fachralo Kazak prayer rug with large single medallion design. A beautifully
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

Melas Prayer Rug, 3rd Quarter 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Melas Prayer Rug, 19th Century This colorful Melas prayer rug, from the Aegean coastal region of
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19th Century West Asian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Outstanding 19th Century Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An outstanding mid-19th century Persian Shirvan prayer rug with an incredible stylized multicolored
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1860s Azerbaijani Heriz Serapi Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Ghiordes Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century colorful ivory field Turkish ghiordes prayer rug. rug no. 28784 size 3' 8" x 5
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Early 20th Century Turkish Futurist Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Karabagh Prayer Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'2" W x 5'1" L
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Persian Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Karabagh Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'9" L x 2'7" W
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

19th Century Lavar Kirman Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful late 19th century Persian Lavar Kirman prayer rug with a beautiful pattern of multiple
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1880s Persian Kirman Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Prayer Rug, 19th Century Additional Information: Dimensions: 5'0" L x
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug, c. 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mint Condition Antique Fachralo Kazak Prayer Rug, c. 1900 Additional Information: Dimensions: 3'0
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19th Century Caucasian Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Turkish Oushak prayer rug with a beautifully rendered architectural central
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool

Antique Marasali Shirvan Prayer Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
designs. The town of Marasali is closely associated with the production of prayer rugs having refined
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Tribal Antique Prayer Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

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Antique Prayer Rugs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique prayer rugs available for sale. Each of these unique antique prayer rugs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Antique prayer rugs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique prayer rugs bearing Art Nouveau or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique prayer rugs over the years, but those made by Bergmann Foundry and Hadji Jalili are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Prayer Rugs?

Prices for antique prayer rugs start at $275 and top out at $86,000 with the average selling for $3,800.

Finding the Right rugs-carpets for You

Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.

In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.

It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.

Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.

Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.) 

When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.  

If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans. 

Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin. 

The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor. 

With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down. 

Questions About Antique Prayer Rugs
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Prayer rugs are called that because of their intended use.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    Usually these are rugs that are younger than 80 years old but not new (so things that are between 70 - 30 years old roughly)
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Determining the age of a rug often depends on the style of rug because different styles have evolved at their own rates and with their own characteristics. One thing you can look for is a date; some rugs weave the year into the border. Another thing to make note of is the color of the rug. Bright dyes and synthetic fibers weren’t available until the 1920s for rugs, so authentic antique rugs will have muted tones. Shop a collection of vetted antique rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Opinions on how old a rug has to be to be considered antique vary. However, most experts will apply the label to any rug produced more than 100 years ago, and call floor coverings produced 50 to 100 years ago vintage. Shop a variety of antique rugs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Nazmiyal
    NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021
    The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.