| Turkey has been one of the leaders in all forms of | | | | central part of Turkey, these mats are famous for |
| Islamic art and at the same time is also well renowned | | | | having a high, stepped arch with the central part |
| for its intricately designed oriental rugs. When the two | | | | standing out. In addition, they feature a separate panel |
| are combined, it leads to the creation of the world's | | | | above or below the niche motif which has a group of |
| best beautifully designed prayer mats. Turkey is a | | | | five or more flower stalks pointing upwards. These |
| Muslim country and as the followers of Islam pray five | | | | rugs are mostly made in rich reddish brown or black |
| times a day, it opens up a great market for the Turkish | | | | colours. |
| artists to display their creativity and talent in the form | | | | Ghiordes Praying Mats: Originating in Gordes located in |
| of exquisitely designed prayer mats. As they are very | | | | the Western Turkey, they are made with the common |
| high quality rugs, made primarily from wool, Turkish | | | | symmetrical knot over two warps. These mats are |
| mats are in demand all across the globe. | | | | mostly made in the rust brown colour and are one of |
| A distinct feature of the Turkish prayer mats is the | | | | the more popular types available. |
| use of natural dyes on pure wool instead of artificial | | | | Kula Praying Mats: Mostly made of a warp of double |
| coloring to make the different and vibrant colored | | | | ply red and ivory wool, they are quite similar to the |
| mats. Natural trees and fruits are used to get the rich | | | | Ghiordes in style. The main difference between them |
| colours that are a patent of the Turkish rugs. Acorn, | | | | is the prayer niche being simpler in Kula mats. Themost |
| peach, walnut, apricot and mint are all used to | | | | common colours are red and ivory for rugs originating |
| generate colours like green, rich reddish brown, yellow | | | | in this region. |
| and brownish yellow that can be seen in the diversely | | | | Konya Praying Rugs: Featuring radish orange and |
| designed prayer mats originating in Turkey. | | | | yellow coloured rugs, this modern town is famous for |
| The other key characteristic of the Turkish prayer | | | | its symmetrical floral patterns woven into the rugs. |
| mats are the names of these rugs. The names are | | | | In addition to these more common styles, there are |
| based on the area of origin of the rug. The main types | | | | also the following which are significantly known of |
| include: | | | | Turkish origin: TuKirsehir or Mucur, Megri, Oushak, |
| Bursa Prayer Rugs: Produced in the northwestern city | | | | Panderma, Melas, Transylvania and Bergama Prayer |
| of Busra, these mats are characterized by the hooked | | | | Rugs. All these kinds are also considerably well known |
| floral design incorporated into the border of the mat. | | | | and represent a part of the Turkish art. |
| Ladik Prayer Rugs: A specialty produced in the south | | | | |