Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Neutral Navajo Style

About the Item

53183, vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Neutral Navajo style. With its bold expressive design, incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty showcasing neutral Navajo style. The abrashed beige field features three medallions patterned with stars and Elibelinde motifs. Hooked amulets run along the vertical sides of the composition. It is enclosed with a repeating star border giving it a sense of order and definition. Though deceptively simple, this vintage Turkish rug is steeped in Anatolian history. Derived from the virility of the Ram's Horn motif, the Classic Elibelinde motif, also known as the “hands on hips” or goddess motif, is thought to represent motherhood and fertility while ram’s horns represent masculinity and power. The fertility bereket motifs that appear combine the symbols of both man and woman, often referred to as ram’s horn and hands-on-hips motifs, into one design with a diamond in the centre. Emanating timeless appeal and inimitable warmth in subdued colors, this vintage Oushak rug is the answer to sophisticated, upscale design furnishings with a calming ambiance. Perfect for a small space, reading nook, powder bath, grand foyer, designer entry, study, studio, den, walk-in closet, stair landing, alcove, mudroom, entryway, bedroom, private library, private chambers, living room, front room, wine cellar, conservatory, drawing room, trophy room, game room, music room, masters retreat, royal suite, executive suite, formal vestibule, or hotel lobby. Well-suited for fashion-forward homes, eclectic interiors, and a variety of styles: Modern Mexican, Native American, Navajo, Aztec, Desert, Santa Fe, Pacific Northwest, Southwestern, Tribal, Nomadic, Ethnic, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Amish, Shaker, Puritan, Monochromatic Mission, International, Colonial Cottage, Modern, Bohemian, boho chic, Eclectic, Adirondack, Black Forest, Lake Tahoe, Lodge, Cabin, Rustic, Industrial, Artisan, Urban, and Loft. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 03'05 x 05'10.

Dimensions:

Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 70 in (177.8 cm)

Style:

Oushak (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Turkey

Period:

Late 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970-1979