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Early 20th Century Turkish Ottoman Prayer Rug with Traditional Style

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51566 Antique Turkish Prayer Rug, 02'05 x 04'06. An exquisite fragment of Ottoman splendor, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish prayer rug evokes the sacred hush of a bygone courtly devotion. Weathered by time, yet brimming with grace, the composition reveals a rare triple-arched design anchored by two stately Corinthian columns—architectural echoes of sacred space rendered in wool. These twin columns rise from the crimson heart of the rug, flanking a double-sided niche mihrab, its stepped apexes guiding the eye heavenward in silent reverence. This sacred geometry, softened by age, evokes the portal between earth and divine, body and spirit, woven for moments of reflection. Framing the central prayer arch is a rectilinear fretwork band—braided, intricate, and symbolic—lending a sense of order and eternal continuity. This motif, reminiscent of classical Greek meanders, creates a harmonious boundary around the mihrab’s stepped silhouettes, suggesting both containment and infinite unfolding. The worn abrash of the field, shaded with variegated reds and tawny golds, speaks of centuries of prayer and whispered hopes, its fading intensity enhancing the visual rhythm of the rug’s sacred architecture. Along the borders, a symphony of stylized Ottoman florals takes form. Vertical panels, alternating in width, converge to create a lyrical garden of hyacinths, carnations, rosettes, and climbing leaves—each motif a nod to the aesthetic refinements of the Ottoman court. These botanical elements are more than decoration; they are imbued with spiritual meaning—roses for divine love, carnations for spiritual joy, and hyacinths for rebirth. Woven like tapestries of praise, they gently frame the architectural heart of the composition, echoing the floral ornamentation often found carved in stone mosques and palace walls. This antique Turkish prayer rug is not merely a textile, but a devotional poem in thread—its columns, flowers, and fretwork inscribed with the quiet dignity of centuries past. Ideal for collectors of sacred design or lovers of Ottoman refinement, this woven sanctuary offers not only a glimpse into spiritual practice, but also into the artistry of Anatolian weavers who bridged the architectural and the organic, the temporal and the eternal, with their looms. Rendered in variegated shades of ruby red, crimson, wine, brick red, burgundy, olive, sage, avocado, moss, fern, sand, tan, ecru, camel, chocolate, and coffee with other accent colors. Distressed. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 02'05 x 04'06. Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.

Dimensions:
Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Length: 53 in (134.62 cm)
Style:
Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1910-1919
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 51566 Antique Turkish Prayer Rug, 02'05 x 04'061stDibs: LU942910358601

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