Mid 20th Century Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner Rug , 03'08 X 11'06

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vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runner with tribal Mission style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features four large … Read more vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runner with tribal Mission style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features four large octagonal medallions spread across an abrashed field. Each medallion contains concentric rectangles with a hooked cross design along with small diamonds, eight-pointed stars and saw-tooth outlining. In Anatolian culture, diamonds are seen to ward off evil and eight-pointed stars traditionally represent spirituality. A comb border lines the edges of the field, a motif that is also used to protect against evil. The main border repeats the eight pointed stars from the medallion along with large quatrefoil florets in alternating colors, while a poly-chromatic reciprocal triangle outer border frames the composition. With its bold geometric design and warm saturated colors, this handsome vintage Turkish Oushak runner would be a truly wonderful addition to any interior. Rendered in variegated shades of brown, camel, tan, ruby red, scarlet red, brick red, burnt orange, brass, ocher, goldenrod, mustard, saffron, marigold, ivory, cream, celadon, verdigris, sage, cornflower blue, cerulean, light yellow, coffee, espresso, charcoal and onyx. Perfect for a hallway, entry, corridor, living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, walkway, bathroom, foyer and long entryway. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles Made in Turkey. Measures: 03’08 x 11’06. See less