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Vintage Turkish Melas Prayer Area Rug in Chocolate Brown, Butter Yellow, Ivory

$2,940
$4,90040% Off
£2,219.60
£3,699.3440% Off
€2,546.33
€4,243.8840% Off
CA$4,104.08
CA$6,840.1440% Off
A$4,468.96
A$7,448.2640% Off
CHF 2,364.31
CHF 3,940.5240% Off
MX$53,893.91
MX$89,823.1840% Off
NOK 30,082.16
NOK 50,136.9440% Off
SEK 27,501.43
SEK 45,835.7140% Off
DKK 19,017.04
DKK 31,695.0740% Off

About the Item

This early 20th-century Turkish prayer area rug was handwoven in the renowned Melas region of Anatolia, celebrated for its distinct prayer design carpet traditions. The rug features a classic mihrab (prayer niche) pattern, rendered in a harmonious palette of butter yellow, chocolate brown, pistachio green and soft ivory, with naturally dyed tones continuing through the elegant border. Its understated color composition and refined workmanship reflect the signature artistry of Melas weavers. Dimensions: 3’ 9” x 6’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Turkey Material: Wool on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1476 Vintage Anatolian Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Rugs, Antique Carpets, Vintage Carpets, Vintage Turkish Carpets, Vintage Oriental Rugs, Antique Handmade Rugs, Vintage Oushak Rugs, Hand-Knotted Rugs, Village Rugs, Turkish Village Rugs, Caucasian Rugs, Vintage Prayer Rugs, Anatolian Prayer Rugs, Reducing Climate Change, Sustainable Living, Upcycling Handwoven Rugs, Reusing Vintage Rugs, Reducing Carbon Footprint.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 45 in (114.3 cm)Length: 74 in (187.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1939
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 14761stDibs: LU8224247727822

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