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53997 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'10 x 10'06. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is a one-of-a-kind vision of restrained grandeur, where every motif speaks in the hushed tones of elegance and legacy. At its precious heart lies a majestic cusped medallion, rendered in layered concentric form and anchored with regal pendants at either end. Within its intricate bounds, glorious sprays of palmettes, lilies, peonies, and scattered blossoms flourish in gentle harmony. These whimsical floral emblems unfurl like verses in an ancient Ottoman poem, their rhythmic symmetry lending a dignified cadence to the central composition, recalling the garden courts of Anatolian palaces where nature and design were entwined. The exceptional field that surrounds this captivating medallion is awash in the softest pashmina hue—an open expanse that allows the eye to wander, to rest, to remember. This tranquil open field evokes the feeling of light woven into cloth, of clouds distilled into form. Cradling the central element are four lavender-gray corner spandrels, each adorned with stylized florals and fine foliage—ornamental echoes that both frame and embrace the medallion's gentle dominance. These dreamlike spandrels are neither loud nor passive; they breathe with an organic grace that reinforces the Oushak rug’s balance between structure and softness. At either end of the field, subtle rectangular endcaps rise in elegant elevation, shaped like ziggurat mounds—sacred terraced echoes of human aspiration and celestial longing. These ascending motifs suggest both protection and reverence, adding a ceremonial undertone to the rug’s otherwise serene demeanor. The composition, though tranquil in palette, hums with a sacred geometry, a timeless intelligence built from color, thread, and form. It is a work that honors both the past and the passing of time, a relic that wears its age like a silken shawl. Encircling this majestic work of art is an ethereal border, abloom with a garland of palmettes and lotus blossoms, their rounded petals opening gently across a tranquil tan ground. This blooming perimeter forms a floral embrace, holding the inner garden in quiet celebration. The border is flanked on either side by carnation meander guard bands set on a lavender-gray background—elegant serpentine paths that protect and complete the composition. These winding motifs, long believed to ward off misfortune, now trace the Oushak rug’s perimeter like a spell of safeguarding grace. Together, field and frame, blossom and guard, tell the story of a heritage rooted in artistry, devotion, and the enduring beauty of handwoven Anatolian tradition. Abrash. Antique Wash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 06'10 x 10'06. Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

Dimensions:

Width: 82 in (208.28 cm)Length: 126 in (320.04 cm)

Style:

Oushak (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wool,Hand-Knotted

Place of Origin:

Turkey

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1950-1959

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 53997 Vintage Muted Turkish Oushak Rug, 06'10 x 10'061stDibs: LU942945413952

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Category

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Materials

Wool