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The Enigmatic Garden: A Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Nobility
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About the Item
79291 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'04 x 13'08. Woven in the twilight of the 19th century, this hand knotted wool antique Turkish Oushak rug is a masterclass in quiet opulence and poetic restraint. Its softly seasoned peach-toned field radiates a gentle warmth, the kind that feels accumulated rather than applied—earned through time, touch, and centuries-old weaving tradition. This is an exquisite work of art that does not announce itself loudly, but instead draws the eye inward, inviting contemplation and lingering admiration.
The exceptional composition unfolds as an allover garden of botanical elements and enigmatic motifs, rendered with the relaxed elegance for which Oushak weavings are celebrated. Stylized vines meander freely across the field, bearing abstracted blossoms, palmettes, and symbolic forms that feel both organic and intentionally mysterious. The spacing is generous, allowing each iconic motif to breathe, creating a visual rhythm that feels expansive and architectural rather than dense or ornate.
Subtle asymmetries and nuanced abrashed tones enrich the surface, revealing the hand of the weaver and the natural character of the wool. Soft inflections of sage, faded terra cotta, muted blues, and earthen neutrals drift in and out of the peach ground, producing a layered, painterly effect. These tonal shifts lend this extraordinary masterpiece a living quality—one that changes with light, perspective, and time of day.
Framing the exclusive composition is a distinguished palmette border, flanked by inner and outer rosette guard bands that lend structure and ceremonial balance to the otherwise fluid field. The sumptuous border acts as a quiet anchor, reinforcing the rug’s sense of harmony and proportion. Rare, refined, and deeply atmospheric, this late 19th century Oushak is not merely a decorative object, but a cultivated statement—perfect for collectors and designers seeking understated grandeur, historic authenticity, and enduring prestige.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 11'04 x 13'08.
Pile Height: 0.15 of an inch.
Date: 1880's. Late 19th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 136 in (345.44 cm)Length: 164 in (416.56 cm)
- Style:Oushak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1880-1889
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Age Wear.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79291 Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11 04 x 13 081stDibs: LU942948323732
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