1960s Turkish Oushak Rug

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This compact Oushak rug, measuring 3'9" x 5'9", originates from the renowned weaving centers of Western Turkey's Oushak region. Handwoven … Read more This compact Oushak rug, measuring 3'9" x 5'9", originates from the renowned weaving centers of Western Turkey's Oushak region. Handwoven with wool fibers anchored to a wool base, the piece demonstrates the enduring craftsmanship traditions of the Anatolian plateau, where oriental rug weaving first emerged. The villages throughout this territory each cultivated distinctive design motifs and chromatic selections that remained unique to their communities. Prized by European collectors and design professionals throughout history, these vintage textiles earned recognition for their restrained color harmonies and architecturally-informed geometric patterns—qualities that enable seamless integration into contemporary and classical interior schemes alike.



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