Vintage Hand-Woven Oriental Pakistani Mihrab Prayer Rug, 1960s

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This hand-woven Mihrab prayer rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Traditionally flat-woven and dyed in shades of red … Read more This hand-woven Mihrab prayer rug was made in Pakistan during the 1960s. Traditionally flat-woven and dyed in shades of red and beige, Mihrab rugs are a type of prayer rug used by Muslims during prayer. They are characterized by a specific pattern that holds symbolic religious significance. The central element of the design is the mihrab, an arched pattern reminiscent of a niche in the wall of a mosque, which indicates the direction of the qibla (Mecca). The Mihrab in a rug indicates the direction Muslims should face during prayer. It is often surrounded by other religious symbols, such as stylized minarets, oil lamps, tree of life motifs, or floral patterns, which can symbolize a spiritual journey or other aspects of faith. See less