Albertan Prayer Rug

A collaboration between The Green Room and local weaver Noor Iqbal. The rug combines traditional Islamic culture with prairie motifs. Background thread colours depict Canada’s distinct seasons, and Alberta’s official tree — the Lodgepole pine — takes centre focus, replacing the cypress tree, which is the image used on traditional prayer rugs. Blue triangles are woven into the fabric to represent the North Saskatchewan River, and wheat images suggest an abundance of food. https://www.canadianprayerrug.ca/#TheDesign http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/cultural-tapestry-prayer-rug-weaves-history-of-muslims-and-alberta