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About the Item
73885 Vintage Turkish Oushak Carpet Rug, 04'09 x 13'05. Radiating warmth from the heart of Anatolia, this hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Oushak rug unfurls like a sacred manuscript written in the language of geometry, symbol, and hue. Set against a field of burnished red, two commanding medallions blossom in mirrored grandeur, each one anchored in gray and earthy hues—a rare union of fire and mist. Their ornate design speaks of architectural influence, with turreted edges and nested forms echoing the sacred domes and gateways of Ottoman-era mosques. The inner floral rosettes, composed with deliberate symmetry, seem to pulse with life, held firm by angular scrolls and protective corner motifs that suggest the balance of heaven and earth.
The stepped spandrels in stone gray ascend and descend with rhythmic grace, lending a mountainous tension to the otherwise grounded palette. They suggest movement—a rising and falling—perhaps a metaphor for spiritual ascent or the cyclical nature of life. Inside these spandrels bloom delicate rosettes and serrated blossoms, their repeat patterns offering a meditative cadence to the design. At both ends of the field, urn-like pendant motifs stand as ceremonial vessels, cradling the entire composition with a sense of ritual offering. These are the subtle gestures of the weaver’s voice, singing softly through knotted wool.
The borders wrap this visual poem with exceptional clarity and variation. A narrow chain of carnation meander motifs in the innermost band gestures toward continuity and eternity. Flanking this is a wider ivory main border filled with stylized floral clusters and symbolic talismans, reminiscent of early Anatolian kilim bands meant to protect and preserve. Rust-red guard border frames the outermost edge, filled with diminutive flowers in an alternating rhythm, creating a pleasing echo of the primary palette. Each element is meticulously arranged, a balance of contrast and cohesion, mirroring the dual nature of Oushak weaving—at once bold and restrained, luminous and grounded.
To walk across this vintage Oushak rug is to trace the path of memory woven into fiber. It carries with it not just the labor of its maker but the wisdom of a thousand years of design evolution. Its saturated warmth and antique soul enrich any room it enters, offering not just comfort beneath one’s feet but a portal into a rich history of Turkish cultural heritage. This is a rug that invites reverence, not through ostentation, but through the quiet dignity of handwork, tradition, and timeless beauty, whispering across decades to the present with every woven line.
Distressed. Desirable Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 04’09 x 13’05.
Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Length: 161 in (408.94 cm)
- Style:Oushak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 73885 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 04 09 x 13 051stDibs: LU94295984673
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