Vintage Turkish Ousghak Runner,, Rug

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Pardon the shadowing in the photography.
The rug is NOT shadowed or darker in areas.

A beautiful hand knotted Turkish Oushak runner with pretty muted colors and elaborate floral motifs.

Antique and vintage Oushak rugs and carpets are known specifically for their bold geometric patterns and fine quality. With a name derived from the town of Uşak, Turkey, in western Anatolia, the Oushak textile style — also spelled Ushak — originated in the 15th-century Ottoman Empire, but its aesthetic has influenced weaving around the world, especially through the export of rugs to Europe.

The distinctive Oushak “medallion” pattern has two types of rounded shapes alternating against blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern iTraditionally, the edges and empty spaces are filled with arabesque details or floral motifs.

29" W (2 feet 5 inches) x 116" long (9 feet 8 inches)
Age unknown
Minor wear. No stains, rips, holes etc. See less