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1960's Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style

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53999 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'04 x 07'01. Rooted in the heart of Anatolia, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug radiates with symbolic eloquence and timeworn splendor. At its center rests a commanding stepped hexagonal medallion, its edges echoing the jagged silhouettes of mountain ranges, enclosing a Bereket motif—the age-old emblem of fertility and continuity. Rendered in softened sand and ecru tones, the medallion floats within an expansive dark pink field like a sacred relic preserved within open space. Around it bloom stylized floral bouquets—geometry and nature united—whose dreamlike arrangement suggests offerings to the divine, or the scattered blossoms of ancestral memory. Framing this resplendent heart are four light gray corner spandrels, each adorned with the graceful form of the signature Elibelinde motif. With arms akimbo and hips wide, this ancient feminine symbol invokes the generative powers of womanhood, fertility, and protection. Rosettes dot the spandrels like tiny sunbursts, invoking cycles of time and cosmic order, their petals both delicate and enduring. In contrast, the sand-colored endcaps offer a grounding stillness—decorated not with floral symmetry but with amorphous organic shapes, they suggest earthbound forms, roots, and elemental mystery. These subtle asymmetries remind us that sacred beauty often lies in the unexpected. Encircling this majestic composition is a tribal motif border set on a warm tan ground, composed of repeating geometric abstractions that hum with ancestral rhythm. Each form is a fragment of language—glyphs passed through the loom that speak of protection, prosperity, and place. This exquisite border acts as both a visual frame and a metaphysical threshold, separating the sacred center from the mundane world while inviting the viewer to contemplate the unity between the two. The enchanting inner guard band, a chain-link motif, reinforces themes of connection and legacy, while the outermost carnation meander guard band traces a flowing path of floral elegance, echoing the journey of life as it winds through generations. Altogether, the precious Oushak rug becomes a woven manuscript—one that transmits the wisdom of a people whose art was never divorced from meaning. Every knot carries intention, and every motif tells a story, not just of beauty but of survival, lineage, and reverence for the land. Though softened by age and the gentle erosion of time, this extraordinary work of art remains powerfully alive: a tableau of encoded prayers and enduring grace, a timeless heirloom whispering across the centuries. Abrash. Antique Wash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 03'04 x 07'01. Pile Height: 0.19 of an inch. Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Length: 85 in (215.9 cm)
  • Style:
    Oushak (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1969
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Antique Wash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 53999 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 03'04 x 07'011stDibs: LU942945414432

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