MIHRAP

Mihrap or praying niche pattern is encountered in all the cultures as the place of honor for the God or King. For Muslim people, mihrap design, which is richly decorated with flowers, vases, fountains, is considered as an entrance to paradise. Although human and animal figures are not easily depicted in the Muslim faith, we see often birds in the praying niche designs.

SECCADES WITH DOUBLE COLUMNS

These seccade (prayer rugs) where the arch of the mihrap supported by double columns are encountered in Usak region and in other areas. These seccades which are wrongly attributed to Ladik are considered as the prototypes of saf rugs where the prayer niches are put side by side.

MIHRAP

SAF

SYMETRICAL MIHRAP
MULTI  MIHRAP RUGS

MIHRAP WITH STEPS

MIHRAPS INSIDE OF MIHRAPS