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52752 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 09'01.
The Ancestral Tree: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Symbolism
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52752 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'02 x 09'01.
The Ancestral Tree: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Sacred Symbolism
This hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug presents a captivating expression of Anatolia’s symbolic weaving heritage, where ornament served as a language of aspiration, protection, and family continuity. Its composition is dominated by an elongated pole medallion, creating a powerful vertical axis through the abrashed field. The time-softened surface lends this stunning masterwork an heirloom character, while its boldly articulated geometry carries the intimacy of iconic motifs handed down through generations of Turkish weavers.
At the heart of the composition, an extended Tree of Life rises along the central pole, sending stylized branches outward in a dramatic, almost skeletal arrangement. One of the most meaningful symbols in Anatolian weaving, the Tree of Life represents immortality, regeneration, ancestry, and the connection between earth and the spiritual realm. Its ascending structure gives the rug a ceremonial quality, transforming the field into a symbolic vision of life perpetually renewing itself.
Interspersed among the branches are distinctive comb motifs, traditionally associated in Anatolian textile culture with marriage, birth, creativity, and the feminine sphere. Serrated edges surrounding the central form heighten its talismanic presence, while the corner spandrels contain enigmatic geometric devices that evoke the protective vocabulary found throughout village weaving. Small blossoms and angular emblems punctuate the open passages, giving the carpet the compelling character of a personal lexicon whose meanings were woven into daily life.
A geometric botanical border surrounds the field with repeating floral forms and angular foliage, establishing an ornate framework for the central imagery. Beyond it, an outer guard band and subsidiary barber-pole stripe complete the extraordinary masterpiece with rhythmic movement and visual continuity. Rich in ancestral symbolism, evocative patina, and expressive individuality, this vintage Oushak rug is an exquisite work of art—a prestigious artifact in which Turkish craftsmanship preserves ideas of lineage, protection, fertility, and eternal life.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 05'02 x 09'01.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
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- Dimensions
- 5′2″ × 9′1″ and 0.16″ thick
- Styles
- Traditional
- Tribal
- Turkish
- Rug Construction
- Hand Knotted
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wool
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Abrash. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. We do … moreAbrash. Wear Consistent with Age and Use. If you require more information before purchasing please let us know. We do our best to ensure that our photos are as true to color as possible as we know every individual may see these colors differently. less
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