Items Similar to The Saffron Sanctum:An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Devotional Grandeur

Distressed Vintage Turkish Yastik Oushak Rug, Turkish Prayer Rug

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug with Modern Rustic Artisan Style

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic English Manor Style

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Rustic Jacobean Style

Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Warm Rustic Italian Style

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 9

The Saffron Sanctum:An Antique Turkish Oushak Masterpiece of Devotional Grandeur

$1,595

£1,205.64

€1,382.91

CA$2,223.50

A$2,420.46

CHF 1,284.78

MX$29,123.30

NOK 16,279.90

SEK 14,916.99

DKK 10,327.52

About the Item

51568 Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug, 02’11 x 04’05. There is a rare kind of textile whose presence feels almost ceremonial—an object that carries not only beauty, but the quiet gravity of centuries of devotion. This one-of-a-kind antique Turkish Oushak prayer rug belongs to that privileged lineage. Hand-knotted in wool and shaped by generations of use, it carries a patina that only true antiquity can bestow. Its rich abrashed reds and glowing saffron tones immediately signal rarity, but it is the aura—the sense of history and reverence—that sets this piece apart as a treasure for an elite collector who values authenticity over artifice. At the heart of this exclusive composition lies the iconic prayer niche, its arrowhead finial reaching upward in a gesture of spiritual ascent. The red field, softened by time yet still triumphantly warm, hosts a magnificent floral bouquet at its center—lush, expressive, almost painterly in its dissolution through age. Four smaller bouquets bloom beneath it, while three mosque lamps descend delicately from above, echoing centuries-old symbolism associated with enlightenment, guidance, and divine presence. Every precious detail feels intentional, layered, and deeply rooted in the cultural vocabulary of Anatolian weaving. The surrounding saffron backdrop intensifies the rug’s radiance, creating a halo-like glow that contrasts beautifully with the deeper red of the niche. Scattered across this golden ground are symbolic motifs—single X’s, paired impaled X’s, directional arrows—each one a whisper from the distant past. Their meanings, though partly obscured by time, speak of protection, prayer, and the encoded language of tribal artisans. The serrated edges flanking the niche add rhythmic geometry, guiding the eye upward and reinforcing the architectural sensibility inherent to Oushak devotional weavings. Framing this exquisite work of art is a spirited multicolor border alive with organic shapes and stylized elements, its palette and patterning reinforcing the prestige of the central scene. The years have softened the wool, mellowed the dyes, and blended the once-crisp forms into a tableau of atmospheric beauty—a look that cannot be replicated, only earned through age. For the connoisseur seeking a masterpiece that offers both powerful presence and storied authenticity, this Oushak prayer rug stands as a rare and evocative masterpiece, worthy of pride of place in even the most discerning collection. Perfect for an entryway, alcove, nook, kitchen, bathroom, small space, mudroom, parlor, home office, den, walk-in closet, loft, lounge, sitting room, powder room, bedroom, study, suite, studio, short hall, hallway, foyer and entry. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Islamic, Religious, Nomadic, Ethnic, Swedish Farmhouse, Traditional, Transitional, Eclectic, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Country, Arts Crafts, Craftsman, Tudor, Jacobean, Victorian, English Country, Bungalow, Manor House, Art Deco, Mission, Spanish Revival, Mediterranean, Bohemian, Boho Chic, Primitive and Tribal. Rendered in variegated shades of red, scarlet red, brass, gold, yellow, saffron, verdigris, sage, beige, greige, gray, taupe, camel, tan, ecru, coffee and onyx with other accent colors. Distressed. Age Wear. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 02'11 x 04'05.

Dimensions:
Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Length: 53 in (134.62 cm)
Style:
Oushak (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wool,Hand-Knotted
Place of Origin:
Turkey
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1929
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Desirable Age Wear and Abrash.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 51568 Antique Turkish Oushak Prayer Rug 02 11 X 04 051stDibs: LU942920267532

Distressed Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Rustic Northwestern Style

$1,799

Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Distressed Antique Turkish Oushak Rug

$900 Sale Price

20% Off

Large vintage distressed Turkish Kars rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Mid century Turkish rug with a geometrical design and light colours, entirely hand knotted with wool on wool foundation Some wears ✨✨✨ "Experience the epitome of luxury and crafts...

Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

$1,290

Bobyrug’s Antique Distressed Long Turkish Smyrne Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful 19th century Smyrne Turkish rug with nice decorative design and red field, blue and yellow colors, entirely hand knotted with wool velvet on cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Experi...

Category