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1900's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

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72193 Antique Pastel Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'07 x 09'08. Ethereal and gracefully timeworn, this hand-knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug emerges as a faded manuscript of Anatolian artistry—its threads whispering tales of bygone eras. Woven in the early 1900's, it embodies the lyrical essence of the Oushak tradition, where space, softness, and symbolism converge. With its quiet sophistication and gentle geometry, the Oushak rug speaks not in declarations but in murmurs, offering a visual hush to nearly any room it inhabits. At its heart lies a subdued medallion, a stylized floral burst unfurling with delicate asymmetry. The open medallion, rendered in blurred outlines and botanical motifs, radiates like a distant sun half-veiled in mist. ​Flanking the center are languid vinery scrolls, horned palmettes, and spindled leaves that drift across the surface like remnants of a dream. These esoteric motifs—some nearly dissolving into the field—reveal themselves slowly, like memories rising to the surface​Their forms are ghostlike—half remembered, half reimagined—as if the weaver, reaching for distant symbols, let intuition guide the loom. Framing the field with understated elegance, the botanical border mirrors the central composition, drawing the eye outward with its repeating blooming palmettes, serrated leaves, rosettes, and organic shapes. The border’s delicate detailing rendered in soft pastel hues​, set against a muted icy blue backdrop, reinforces the unity of the overall design. ​Framed by an inner lazy “S” meander border and an outer rosette guard band, the design is bookended with protective rosettes and softened tribal emblems that echo the region’s nomadic past. What sets this Oushak apart is its authentic aging process. The delicate pink, muted lavender, pale pistachio, and silvered blues have not been manufactured by artificial washes but mellowed naturally. This slow fading has gifted the Oushak rug an intimate patina—an irreplaceable harmony of hue that cannot be replicated by modern hands. Its earthy pastel palette, though quiet, is deeply expressive in its restraint, revealing the poetry of age. More than mere floor covering, this antique Turkish Oushak is a living artifact—imbued with the spirit of its weaver and the passage of time. It honors the philosophy of Shibui, where quiet complexity and understated beauty reign. Perfect for those drawn to the soulful elegance of the past, it lends any interior a grounded serenity—an echo of Anatolia’s woven legacy, softened by the grace of years. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 06'07 x 09'08. Pile Height: 0.24 of an inch. Date: 1900's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 79 in (200.66 cm)Length: 116 in (294.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Colonial Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1909
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 72193 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'07 x 09'081stDibs: LU942944815562

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