Vintage Turkish Oushak Area Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Blue & Tan, 4' x 6'

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This vintage Turkish Oushak area rug from the second quarter of the 20th century features a striking open medallion design … Read more This vintage Turkish Oushak area rug from the second quarter of the 20th century features a striking open medallion design set against a beautifully abrash field of pale salmon — a color of rare delicacy and warmth in the Oushak palette. The elegant corner spandrels in luminous French blue create a delicate color balance with the cream-colored central medallion framed in soft brown, producing a composition of unusual sophistication and charm.

The border, composed of large-scale geometric motifs in blue, green, pink, and brown, draws inspiration from the grand design traditions of 19th century Serapi and Bakhshaish rugs from Northwest Persia — a testament to the cross-cultural design exchanges that enriched both the Anatolian and Persian weaving traditions throughout their histories. Oushak rugs, woven in the city of Uşak in western Turkey, occupy a singular position in the world of antique carpets. Distinguished by their large-scale geometric medallions, their luminous palette of soft golds, ivory, and terracotta, and the extraordinary quality of their long-staple Anatolian wool, Oushak rugs have been prized by European collectors since the Renaissance — appearing in the paintings of Holbein, Lotto, and Memling as symbols of wealth and refinement. Today, authentic antique Oushak rugs are among the most sought-after pieces in the interior design world, prized for their ability to bring warmth, elegance, and a timeless quality to both traditional and contemporary spaces.


Dimensions: 3' 9" x 5' 3"

Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Turkey (Oushak)

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Wear consistent with age and use


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