Research+-+Prayer+Rug

"Prayer Rugs". 11/10/09 . • These rugs are very popular and are made usually in the "rug belt" (in the middle east) • Even in Egypt for a brief period • Usually made of sheep wool • Has a fur like surface, and is very soft • Sometimes fine ones are made of silk • Two types are the individual prayer rug, usually has an arch design and the saff which is used in a mosque and has many rows of arches facing Mecca • In the late 15th century the rugs became popular for decoration with many rugs that’s design was based off of the prayer rug

**__Oxford Art Online__. Ed. Walter B. Denny .** Version Number**. 2002.** Sponsoring Organization**. 10/11/09 .//** //• These rugs are very popular and are made usually in the "rug belt" (in the middle east)• Even in Egypt for a brief period• Usually made of sheep wool • Has a fur like surface, and is very soft • Sometimes fine ones are made of silk• Two types are the individual prayer rug, usually has an arch design and the saff which is used in a mosque and has many rows of arches facing Mecca • In the late 15th century the rugs became popular for decoration with many rugs that’s design was based off of the prayer rug

Huda. "Islam - Prayer Rugs." //About.com Islam//. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Nov. 2009. .


 *  Usually Adorned
 * One meter long
 * Made of silk or cotton
 * Designs often depict structures such as the ka'aba
 * Rug points towards Mecca

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