Early-18th Century Antique Prayer Turkish Rug 4 6 X 3 3

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

Turkish rugs (also referred to as Anatolian rugs) are, arguably, the rugs that started it all. These carpets were among the first wave of Oriental antique carpets to be exported into Europe. The vintage Turkish rugs were prized commodities and artistically influential pieces. The designs of Turkish rugs such as the iconic guls, prayer rugs and small repeating patterns found on these carpets, worked their way into the iconic paintings of the European masters, including Memling, Lotto, Bellini, Hans Holbein and many others. These painters were inspired so much by Turkish rugs and the design motifs they feature that the artists have lent their names to some of these famous Turkish patterns. One of the most famous artists that incorporated rugs from Turkey in his painting was the great and iconic 16th century painter Hans Holbein. The styles of Turkish rugs...

Antique Turkish Oushak rugs have been woven in Western Turkey since the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historians attributed to them many of the great masterpieces of early Turkish...

19th Century Turkish Anatolian Bergama Prayer Rug ( 3'10" x 4'3 - 117 x 130 )

Prayer rugs have directional patterns that are pointed towards the holy city of Mecca during meditation. These rugs provide the worshipper with a clean area from which to pray, acti...

Antique Turkish Ladik Prayer Rug, Country Of Origin: Turkey, Circa date: 1850. Size: 3 ft 3 in x 5 ft 8 in (0.99 m x 1.73 m)

Antique Konya Rug - Early 19th Century Central Anatolian Konya Prayer Rug Size 96 x 132 cm (3,14 x 4,33 ft) Notable is a type of prayer rug with columns and arches...