This prayer rug is somewhat unusual in its depiction of a triple (as opposed to single) arch, which is supported by pairs of slender columns with faceted bases and ornate capitals
Four small domes, characteristic of Ottoman architecture, appear above the gateway, emphasizing the architectural design.
A lamp, symbolizing the presence of God, hangs from the central arch.
Tulips and carnations, typical of the Ottoman floral style, adorn the bottom of the gateway and the borders. The flowers may be a reference to Paradise, which in Islamic art is often represented by gardens and lush vegetation.
The slender coupled columns are characteristic of the Andalusian architecture of southern Spain