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Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style, Anatolian Prayer Rug
$1,599
£1,211.95
€1,402.95
CA$2,257.37
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CHF 1,312.49
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52748 Vintage Anatolian Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug, 03'02 x 06'02. A piece of spiritual heritage and timeless artistry, this hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak prayer rug offers not only beauty, but profound cultural resonance. Woven in Anatolia, where Oushak weavers have for centuries elevated rug-making into a noble art form, this rare prayer rug carries with it the aura of devotion, exclusivity, and prestige. To encounter such a piece is to hold in one’s hands a textile artifact of scarce survival, cherished by collectors who seek the sacred woven into the aesthetic.
The rug’s central mihrab niche rises like a celestial arch, rendered in a glowing gradation of coral and soft terracotta, crowned with a stylized Tree of Life—an ancient symbol of eternal growth, spiritual ascent, and divine connection. This iconic motif transcends decoration, embodying the universal human yearning for transcendence. Surrounding the field, a luminous array of floral and geometric borders frames the composition, each motif speaking the language of Anatolian symbolism: guardianship, fertility, and protection. The palette—gentle blues, saffron, and earthy neutrals softened by time—imbues the rug with a dignified patina, the kind that only decades of reverent use and careful preservation can bestow.
This Oushak prayer rug is more than a furnishing—it is a soulful heirloom, an object imbued with symbolic weight and historic scarcity. Its presence confers prestige and sophistication, aligning one’s collection with the spiritual and artistic legacies of Anatolia. By preserving and honoring this piece, one participates in an act of social good: safeguarding the woven traditions of past generations and ensuring that the voices of the artisans, whose hands gave life to wool and dye, continue to echo across time.
For the discerning collector, this rug offers an experience of intimacy and exclusivity. It is not merely a textile, but a silent sanctuary woven in wool—a rare treasure that elevates both the space it inhabits and the legacy of the one who curates it.
Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 03'02 x 06'02.
Date: 1930's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Length: 74 in (187.96 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.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 52748 Vintage Oushak Prayer Rug 03'02 x 06'02 1stDibs: LU942917130612
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