Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Shaker Style

About the Item

53560 Vintage Turkish Oushak rug with Rustic Shaker Style 05'03 x 09'04. Emanating grace and fine craftsmanship, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug charms with ease. The abrashed field features two botanical medallions decorated with ambiguous Anatolian motifs. It is enclosed with an Elibelinde motif border flanked with an inner and outer carnation meander guard band. 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 center. ?With its timeless design and understated elegance, this vintage Turkish Oushak rug would bring a sense of nostalgic charm to nearly any interior. Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sand, ecru, brown, taupe, brown, rust, and light gray with other accent colors. Perfect for a wide hallway, open corridor, entry, grand foyer, reading nook, designer entryway, hotel lobby, kitchen, stair landing, walkway, grand parlor, home office, private library, conservatory, wine cellar, executive suite, theater room, royal suite, executive suite, billiards room, game room, bedroom, study, studio, sitting room, sunroom or it would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room or behind the sofa table in the living room. Iconic in its styling, it would be well-suited for a wide range of interior styles including Shaker, Amish, Puritan, English, Rustic, Cotswold Country, London Proper, Southern Living, Artisan, French Cottage, Industrial, Artisan, Lodge, Cabin, Bungalow, Craftsman, Mid-Century Modern, Eclectic, American Colonial, Eastlake, Aesthetic Movement, Traditional, Tribal, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Swedish Farmhouse, Belgian, French Country, shabby chic, Contemporary, Urban, Flemish, Belgian, English Cottage, or Modern. Antique Wash. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 05'03 x 09'03.

Dimensions:

Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Length: 112 in (284.48 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