Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'11 X 12'08

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79525 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 09'11 x 12'08.

An Anatolian Whisper: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegance

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An Anatolian Whisper: Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Elegance

This hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug from the late 19th century embodies the quiet authority of Anatolia’s most storied weaving tradition—an aesthetic long favored by sultans, European aristocracy, and later, discerning Western collectors. Unlike densely packed court carpets, Oushak rugs were celebrated for their expansive scale, softened palettes, and dignified restraint. This piece reflects that legacy with effortless confidence, offering an atmosphere of cultivated luxury where age, artistry, and provenance converge.

The exceptional composition unfolds with a spacious, almost architectural field animated by large-scale, stylized medallions and abstracted botanical forms. These iconic motifs—rendered with a deliberately relaxed hand—are hallmarks of classical Oushak design, where pattern breathes and open space is as intentional as ornament. The gentle geometry and symbolic forms echo ancient Anatolian vocabulary, distilled over centuries into a language of harmony, balance, and visual calm rather than rigid symmetry.

Framing the field, the broad border introduces a rhythmic procession of softened rosettes and emblematic forms, anchoring the composition with warmth and subtle movement. The palette—now beautifully mellowed by time—reveals the prized Oushak sensibility: earthy corals, faded apricots, muted golds, and stone-washed neutrals that feel both historic and strikingly modern. This natural patina is not manufactured; it is earned, the result of decades of use, light, and lived experience.

In an interior, exquisite work of art reads as an anchor of quiet prestige. It is equally compelling in grand traditional settings, layered European interiors, organic modern spaces, and refined rustic environments where authenticity matters more than excess. Collectors prize Oushaks precisely for this versatility—their ability to elevate a room without dominating it. This extraordinary masterpiece is not merely decorative; it is a cultivated artifact of cultural continuity, offering the rare privilege of living with history rendered in wool.

Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 09'11 x 12'08.
Pile Height: 0.21 of an inch.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century. See less