{"product_id":"semi-antique-turkish-prayer-rug","title":"Semi Antique Turkish Prayer Rug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Semi Antique prayer rug dates from the 1950's and has striking colour combinations of a bronze-orange meandering border and rich red and light blue central panel mihrab. It hails from the Konya in central Anatolia (Turkey). Details of stylized flowers; Rhodes Lilies (also named Konya flowers) can be enjoyed in the main field. What is distinctive about this piece is the glorious light blue areas and a wonderful woven example of pronounced abrash in a prayer rug. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Significance of Konya Rugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKonya has been a carpet weaving and marketing centre for the surrounding area for centuries and well known for prayer rugs and kilims. The surrounding villages are renowned for weaving. Konya was the capital to the powerful Seljuks (1097 -1307) and carpets there woven for the Seljuk aristocracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Abrash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving phenomenom of abrash can be discovered in this unique prayer rug. Wiich can be seen in the red and more pronounced in the blue mihrab field. Abrash occurs naturally in handmade rugs and it shows authenticity as a unique feature; owing to pieces with handspun wool with varying dye lots (amongst other factors, age, exposure to light, mordants, amount of lanolin in the wool).  It is a distinct variation of tone (either subtle or pronounced) that is a hallmark of handmade rugs. It's an immediate change in colour expression and is recognised and also sought-after in handmade rugs and carpets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour and Geometric Design of this Handmade Rug\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe borders are as artful as the main field and mihrab. The outer border has geometric star flowers on a blue background. The main border boasts geometricised floral-leaf meander with blue, maroon, cream and olive green. The inner border is a meandering style leaf and vine motif. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Statement Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Semi Antique prayer rug would looks stunning as a statement piece on the floor. If placing on a hard floor we recommnend using a suitable underlay that will minimise movement\/ rucking or further wear. This exquisite textile would also look magnificent hung on wall as woven art.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Konya, Central Anatolia (Turkey) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 173 x 116cm \/ 5'8\" x 3'10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePile: Wool, Handknotted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarp: Wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition:  Low Pile commensurate with age. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: Dates from 1950's \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081592475979,"sku":"TORM-1377-SEMI ANTIQUE TURKISH PRAYER RUG-173 X 116CM","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Konya-Prayerrug-1.73x1.16m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283335","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/semi-antique-turkish-prayer-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}