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1930's Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm, Neutral Colors and Modern Style

$5,040
£3,824.24
€4,372.67
CA$7,039.51
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CHF 4,086.82
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51381 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'06 x 10'11. Bathed in the faded warmth of Anatolian sunrises, this hand-knotted vintage Turkish Oushak rug unveils its legacy in whisper-soft hues of fawn, sand, and ethereal desert blush. An antique-wash has tempered its tones, bestowing the piece with a ghostly elegance—like a memory preserved in wool, echoing the subtle harmonies of bygone palaces and forgotten gardens. At the heart lies a monumental stepped medallion, its silhouette like the silhouette of a sacred mountain, cradling within it a delicate bouquet of stylized florals, framed in mirrored symmetry, blooming with grace and restraint. The open field—washed in a sublime gradient of warm neutrals—breathes serenity. It is not crowded by detail, but reverent in its spaciousness, allowing the eye to wander and the spirit to rest. Pale abrash striations drift across the wool like desert winds tracing forgotten caravan routes, adding movement and character to the ground. Ornamental floral sprays, curling arabesques, and gently rendered vines appear like faint script from an ancient manuscript—etched not in ink, but in the softest of knots. The corner spandrels echo the grandeur of the central motif with their own quiet declaration. Embellished with soft-edged floral palmettes and framed with rhythmic serrations, they cradle the medallion with architectural grace. Each quadrant seems to hold a fragment of an unfolding tale—a symbolic threshold between the physical and the metaphysical, reminding us that rugs such as this are more than textiles; they are spatial poetry, woven to hold and honor the sacred geometry of life. Framing this luminous composition is a cartouche border of delicate complexity. Soft ochre tones and tranquil tan hues host a chorus of abstract floral motifs, repeating with the cadence of prayer beads, while cypress trees—tall, slender, and enduring—stand in silent procession. In Turkish culture, the cypress is more than flora; it is a symbol of immortality, of life’s resilience in the face of transience. These trees, with their tapering forms, reach skyward as if in supplication or prayer, anchoring the rug in the language of eternity. Paired with softly drawn floral rosettes and scrolling vinery, the border becomes not merely an edge but a sacred enclosure—an homage to nature, memory, and the weaving of life’s continual thread. Abrash. Antique Wash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 06'06 x 10'11. Pile Height: 0.24 of an inch. Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Length: 131 in (332.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1939
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 51381 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'06 x 10'111stDibs: LU94298770613

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