arisoylarmobilya@gmail.com Size ; 125 x 178 cm Pre 1800 West anatolia / Kula Transylvanian Rugs ​Transylvanian Rugs is the name given to the carpets, the majority of which were produced in Western Anatolia (during the Ottoman Empire period), found in the Protestant churches in the historical region of Transylvania, which is currently within the borders of Romania. ​Origin: These rugs were predominantly woven in Western Anatolia (Uşak, Kula, Gördes, etc.) between the 16th and 18th centuries. They passed through Transylvania, an important trading hub, while being exported to European countries. Thanks to the protection provided by the churches, many have survived in relatively good condition to this day. ​Usage: These prayer rugs (seccades) and carpets, originally used in mosques and masjids in Anatolia, were used in Transylvanian churches not on the floor, but as decorations on walls, over benches, or on gravestones, symbolizing wealth and prestige. ​Composition Features (Prayer Rug Type): ​They are usually single-niche (prayer rug/seccade format). ​Borders: They may consist of one large main border surrounded by several narrow guard borders. Eight-pointed star or cartouche motifs with Rumi script/arabesques are frequently seen in the wide main borders. ​Mihrab: The mihrab areas are decorated with stylized floral (vegetal) motifs. ​Lamp Motif: a hanging lamp motif suspended from the mihrab arch is a common feature (however, this feature may not be present in every Transylvanian rug).