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The Whispering Medallion: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug of Serene Elegance
$4,340
£3,280.54
€3,762.91
CA$6,050.14
A$6,586.07
CHF 3,495.89
MX$79,244.59
NOK 44,297.66
SEK 40,589.17
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About the Item
52810 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05'11 x 09'04. Bathed in the soft, whispering light of time, this hand-knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak rug is an ode to refinement and restraint. Its delicate interplay of form and tonality transcends mere craftsmanship, evoking instead an atmosphere of cultivated serenity. Handwoven in western Anatolia, where the Oushak tradition has flourished for centuries, this piece embodies the quiet grandeur once reserved for Ottoman courts and aristocratic interiors. Its patinated surface, softened by age and artistry, reveals a meditative beauty — a composition that feels both ethereal and eternal.
At the heart of the exceptional design lies a cusped lozenge medallion, suspended like a breath over an abrashed field of blush beige and champagne taupe. The medallion’s filigreed outline unfurls with understated precision, balanced by anchor pendants that drift into the surrounding expanse with graceful symmetry. Each signature element speaks of intention — not ostentation — conjuring the timeless allure of imperfection shaped by human hands. The stepped edges of the field frame the composition like architecture softened by centuries, lending it an almost dreamlike spatial harmony.
In the corner spandrels, ghostly florals and faint echoes of hyacinth blossoms bloom across the surface — faint yet persistent, as though painted in memory. Their subtle curvature contrasts with the angular geometry of the medallion, introducing a lyrical rhythm that feels organic and deeply grounded. The muted palette — pale celadon, faded lilac, and sun-washed ivory — lends this exquisite work of art its signature Oushak softness, that ineffable quality of light seemingly woven into the precious wool itself. Each shade murmurs rather than declares, offering quiet luxury to the trained eye.
Framed by an elegant palmette meander border, the exclusive composition concludes with a sense of continuity and repose. A slender carnation meander guard adds a whisper of Ottoman refinement, its blossoms winding in measured grace along the edge. Every line, every faded hue, tells a story of endurance and elegance — a legacy of artisans who understood that true beauty lies in balance, not excess. This vintage Oushak masterpiece is not a mere furnishing, but a living artifact of aesthetic heritage — a sanctuary of calm, woven for those who understand that sophistication, at its highest form, is silence perfected.
Antique Wash. Abrash.
Hand-knotted wool.
Made in Turkey.
Measures: 05'11 x 09'04.
Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Length: 112 in (284.48 cm)
- Style:Oushak (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Antique Wash. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 52810 Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug, 05 11 x 09 041stDibs: LU942917890891
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